Los Portales Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Veracruz Cathedral featuring performance art, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza
Los Portales
Veracruz Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and street scenes
Veracruz Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Veracruz Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Veracruz Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Veracruz Cathedral

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

Veracruz Cathedral
Veracruz Harbour featuring a square or plaza, a sunset and a city

Veracruz Harbour

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

Veracruz Harbour
Veracruz Aquarium featuring interior views and marine life

Veracruz Aquarium

Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.

Veracruz Aquarium
San Juan de Ulua Castle featuring heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

San Juan de Ulua Castle

Once the main landing point for new arrivals to Spanish-ruled Mexico, this 16th-century fortress is shrouded in the legends of explorers and pirate attacks.

San Juan de Ulua Castle
Carranza Lighthouse featuring a city, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture

Carranza Lighthouse

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

Carranza Lighthouse
Naval Historical Museum featuring a square or plaza and military items

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.

Naval Historical Museum

Activities

Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

NZ$154
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation
Full Day Tour to the Magic Town of Orizaba from Veracruz or Boca del Río

Tour to Orizaba and Cordoba from Veracruz or Boca del Río

NZ$178
per adult
Tour to Orizaba and Cordoba from Veracruz or Boca del Río
Picture 3 for Activity Snorkel

Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio

NZ$80
per adult
Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio
Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway

Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway

NZ$183
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

NZ$35
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium
5 Attractive With Aquarium And Mandinga Included

5 Attractive With Aquarium And Mandinga Included (in Veracruz)

NZ$108
per adult
5 Attractive With Aquarium And Mandinga Included (in Veracruz)
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Our pick of the best Los Portales Hotel Deals

Gran Hotel Diligencias

Gran Hotel Diligencias

4 out of 5
1115 Independence Avenue Downtown, Veracruz, VER
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$57 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$57
per night
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,121 reviews)
"Un hotel muy lindo,la gente del hotel muy amables..comida muy rica.muy recomendado.."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Gran Hotel Diligencias
Veracruz Centro Histórico

Veracruz Centro Histórico

3.5 out of 5
Av Independencia Esq Miguel Lerdo, Centro, Veracruz, VER
The price is NZ$138 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$138
per night
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Near accessible arras for entertainment"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Veracruz Centro Histórico
Hotel Imperial

Hotel Imperial

3 out of 5
Calle Miguel Lerdo #153, Col. Centro, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (352 reviews)
"I liked everything"

Reviewed on 31 July 2025

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Hotel Imperial
OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico

OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico

2.5 out of 5
Landero Icoss No. 123, Col. Centro, Veracruz, VER
The price is NZ$34 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$34
per night
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium are ...
7.2/10 Good! (291 reviews)
"todo estuvo perfecto!"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico
EMS Hoteles Centro Histórico

EMS Hoteles Centro Histórico

3 out of 5
78 Av. Ignacio Zaragoza Centro, Veracruz, Ver.
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (109 reviews)
"El estacionamiento esta a dos cuadras del hotel, las camas muy duras, pero El servicio de la persona de recepcion es muy Buena"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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EMS Hoteles Centro Histórico
OYO Hotel Plaza Veracruz Centro Historico

OYO Hotel Plaza Veracruz Centro Historico

3 out of 5
Callejón de Trigueros #43, Entre Aquiles Serdan y Mario Molina, Veracruz, VER
The price is NZ$40 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$40
per night
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium ...
7.6/10 Good! (93 reviews)
Solid Budget Choice
"The hotel is in a great location (just a block from the Zocalo with lots of food options) and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had taken the overnight bus in from Mexico City, and when we showed up at 6am to ask them to hold our luggage, not only did they agree but let us check in several ..."

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2020

OYO Hotel Plaza Veracruz Centro Historico
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Other neighbourhoods around Los Portales

Veracruz Cathedral featuring performance art, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza

Old Town Veracruz

Waterfront views, historical sites and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Old Town Veracruz. Make a stop by Zócalo or Veracruz Harbour while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Town Veracruz
Carranza Lighthouse which includes a city and a bay or harbour

Malecon

3/5(2 area reviews)

Malecon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Veracruz Aquarium or Zócalo.

Malecon
Naval Historical Museum showing interior views

Faros

If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

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Zona Centro

While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zócalo and Benito Juarez Auditorium.

Zona Centro
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Ignacio Zaragoza

If you're spending some time in Ignacio Zaragoza, Villa del Mar Beach and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Ignacio Zaragoza
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Vista Mar

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vista Mar and surrounding area, you can visit Benito Juarez Auditorium and Veracruz Aquarium.

Vista Mar

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