Malecon Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Veracruz Aquarium
Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.
Malecón de Veracruz
Malecón de Veracruz is just one of the places to see in Veracruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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.
Activities
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Night Tour of Veracruz in a Double-Decker Bus
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
Our pick of the best Malecon Hotel Deals
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
awesome place to relax and everything you needed was just steps away
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Veracruz Centro Histórico
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Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Excellent location!!! I gave it a 4 because my room was small and no windows. But for the price and the location, you can’t ask for more. Excellent location, we walked to La Paroquia cafe and took the double decker bus for a tour ride around downtown.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Veracruz
Hotel Royalty
Room back is pool area....only thing is on malecon street...otherwise not a 4 or 5 stars...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Esta limpio, el personal amable, cómodo, buena ubicación pero si le hace falta mantenimiento, la habitación donde nos hospedamos estaba rota..
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Malecon
Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
Zona Centro
While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zócalo and Naval Historical Museum.
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 Villa del Mar Beach.
