Old Town Veracruz
Veracruz
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Old Town Veracruz Hotel Deals
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
"Great view ! Great location ! Walking distance to all the attractions and tour options."
Reviewed on 2026/5/25
Gran Hotel Diligencias
"Buena ubicación, servicio accesibles"
Reviewed on 2026/5/10
Veracruz Centro Histórico
"Close to shopping"
Reviewed on 2026/5/25
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
"Very good"
Reviewed on 2026/5/16
Hotel Royalty
"El hotel tiene muy buena ubicación, solo que en general se ve un poco ya viejo, incluso el baño de la habitación que se nos asigno es muy pequeño y sus accesorios ya están muy desgastados."
Reviewed on 2026/5/21
Hotel Baluarte
"The hotel itself it's clean the morning staff Letty was friendly helpful and polite but the evening staff lady on the other hand was rude and very Curt. The room smell like mold, mildew and oder couldn't put my finger on the right word there was mold on the walls. the AC control is only one speed. ..."
Reviewed on 2026/4/6
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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 Zócalo and Naval Historical Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Malecon
Malecon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Veracruz Aquarium and Villa del Mar Beach 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 Benito Juarez Auditorium and Estadio Universitario Beto Avila are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
