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.

Veracruz Harbour
Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port.

Veracruz Aquarium
Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.
Old Town Veracruz Hotel Deals

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 2026/1/10

Gran Hotel Diligencias
Enjoyed the stay!
Reviewed on 2026/1/7

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
very good
Reviewed on 2026/1/10

Hotel Royalty
Very good service from the cleaning ladies; the rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 2025/12/16

Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Todo bien Solo que me iban a poner 4 + 2 cervezas y no estuvieron a nuestra llegada Lo demás ok
Reviewed on 2025/12/1

Veracruz Centro Histórico
Todo bien
Reviewed on 2026/1/13
Other neighborhoods around Old Town Veracruz

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

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 Harbour and Zócalo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Malecon
Malecon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium while in the 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 Laguna de Sontecomapan and Benito Juarez Auditorium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
