Old Town Veracruz
Veracruz





Visit Old Town Veracruz
Popular places to visit

Veracruz Cathedral
Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.

Carranza Lighthouse
Overlooking the port of Veracruz is a grandiose neoclassical building featuring a lighthouse that once guided ships around the city’s bay.

Naval Historical Museum
Artillery displays, model ships and portrayals of historic battles bring Mexico’s naval past to life at this modern and informative museum.

Bastion of Santiago Museum
Visit the sole surviving fort from Veracruz’s ancient city wall. Today, the structure houses a museum of pre-Hispanic and colonial-era relics.
Zócalo
You can learn about the history of Veracruz with a stop at Zócalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Palacio Municipal
Learn about the local history of Veracruz when you take a trip to Palacio Municipal. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.
Things to do

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium
Old Town Veracruz Hotel Deals

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2025

Veracruz Centro Histórico
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2025

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2025

Gran Hotel Diligencias
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2025

Hotel Baluarte
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2025

OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Veracruz

Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Veracruz Cathedral.

Malecon
Malecon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Cathedral while in the area.

Faros
While visiting Faros, you might make a stop by sights like Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse.

Zona Centro
When in Zona Centro, you can plan a visit to Veracruz Cathedral and Zócalo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ignacio Zaragoza
While visiting Ignacio Zaragoza, you might make a stop by sights like Villa del Mar Beach and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park.

Vista Mar
Vista Mar might not have many top sights, but Benito Juarez Auditorium and Veracruz Aquarium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
- Veracruz Cathedral
- Carranza Lighthouse
- Naval Historical Museum
- Flea Market
- Monument to the Veracruz Heros
- Veracruz Harbour
- Veracruz Aquarium
- World Trade Center Veracruz
- Plaza Las Americas Shopping Mall
- Mocambo Beach
- San Juan de Ulua Castle
- Andamar Lifestyle Center
- Plaza Mocambo Veracruz
- Hospital Pemex
- Unidad Deportiva Hugo Sánchez