Old Town Veracruz
Popular places to visit
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.
Zocalo
You can learn about the history of Veracruz with a stop at Zocalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Cascada el Encanto
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cascada el Encanto during your travels in Veracruz. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Wax & Ripley ́s Museums
Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium
Veracruz: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour
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Other neighborhoods around Old Town Veracruz
Malecon
Malecon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Cathedral while in the area.
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 Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby 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 Veracruz Aquarium and Laguna de Sontecomapan are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nueva
When in Nueva, you can plan a visit to Veracruz Aquarium and Zocalo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Zocalo
- Veracruz Cathedral
- Carranza Lighthouse
- Naval Historical Museum
- Cascada el Encanto
- Bastion of Santiago Museum
- Palacio Municipal
- Teatro de la Reforma
- Monument to the Veracruz Heros
- Flea Market
- Museo de la Ciudad de Veracruz
- Veracruz Aquarium
- Veracruz Harbour
- World Trade Center Veracruz
- Plaza Las Americas Shopping Mall
- Mocambo Beach
- Paseo del Malecón & Boulevard
- Plaza Mocambo Veracruz
- San Juan de Ulua Castle
- Aquatico Inbursa
- University of Veracruz
- Plaza El Dorado
- Foro Boca
- Andamar Lifestyle Center
- Benito Juarez Auditorium
- Unidad Deportiva Hugo Sánchez
- Laguna de Sontecomapan
- Hospital Pemex