Vista Mar Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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

Veracruz Harbour

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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
Veracruz Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Veracruz Cathedral

4/5(2 reviews)

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

Veracruz Cathedral
Carranza Lighthouse featuring a city, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture

Carranza Lighthouse

4/5(1 review)

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
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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 Vista Mar Hotel Deals

Hotel Gran Via

Hotel Gran Via

3 out of 5
Salvador Diaz Miron 1572, Entre Collado y Tuero Molina, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Harbour ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"On-site parking is REALLY crowded. Other than that, great place."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

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Hotel Gran Via
Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas

Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas

4 out of 5
Blvd Adolfo Ruiz Cortines 3495, Boca del Río, VER
The price is NZ$163 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$163
per night
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Boca del Río. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,578 reviews)
"todo excelente , ya lo conocía y siempre ha sido excelente , fue estadía muy corta pero todo súper bien como muchas veces antes"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2025

Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas
Emporio Veracruz Hotel

Emporio Veracruz Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Paseo Del Malecon No 244, Veracruz, VER
The price is NZ$170 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$170
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,501 reviews)
"Great hotel in the heart of the boat district, a couple blocks away from the main city plaza and undergoing light renovations that will bring it back to its glory days as the reference hotel in Veracruz"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
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
Camino Real Veracruz

Camino Real Veracruz

4.5 out of 5
3650 Manuel Avila Camacho Blvd, No 3650, Boca del Río, VER
The price is NZ$223 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$223
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boca del Río. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,373 reviews)
"Instalaciones"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Camino Real Veracruz
Four Points by Sheraton Veracruz

Four Points by Sheraton Veracruz

3.5 out of 5
Bv. Adolfo Ruiz Cortinez 1917 - 1997, Costa de Oro, Boca del Río, VER
The price is NZ$137 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$137
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Boca del Río. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Veracruz
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Other neighbourhoods around Vista Mar

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

Los Portales

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

Los Portales
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.

Faros

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