Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Veracruz
Popular places to visit
Zócalo
You can learn about the history of Veracruz when you stop by Zócalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour 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.
Cascada el Encanto
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cascada el Encanto during your travels in Veracruz. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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 Old Town Veracruz Hotel Deals
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Room was good but did not have bathmat/towel for after you step out of shower
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Yes
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Very clean bedroom. Helpful staff. Lovely comfortable beds. Beautiful central location.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Clean in general, however the towels which were supposed to be white, were grayish. The air conditioner was quite loud and old. Service was really good as well as the location and the food at the restaurant was good too. However, there’s room for improvement…
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Royalty
Veracruz Centro Histórico
The noise from the street was terrible! OK itls carnaval week-end but we could not sleep until 4:00AM. If you are looking for a sound proof quiet spot to sleep get away from the Zócalo.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
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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 Palacio Municipal.
Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
Zona Centro
While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Harbour and Zócalo.
Malecon
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 Harbour or Veracruz Aquarium.
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.
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 Estadio Universitario Beto Avila.
