What to do in Veracruz

Activities, attractions and tours

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A bustling waterfront promenade with palm trees, street lamps, and a domed building in the background.
A waterfront with colorful letters spelling "VERACRUZ 2016" and a port with cranes and containers in the background.
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Things to do

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

£15
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Turibus Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Veracruz

Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour

£6
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

£6
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

£22
per adult
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

£27
per adult
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
Tajin Ruins Day Trip and Vanilla Factory Experience

Tajin Ruins Day Trip and Vanilla Factory Experience

£70
per adult
Tajin Ruins Day Trip and Vanilla Factory Experience
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Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio

£64
per adult
Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio
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A waterfront promenade with a modern hotel, palm trees, and a calm body of water.

Veracruz Harbour

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

Find the best Veracruz areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Veracruz
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A coastal cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a large white building, and a port with cranes.

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 Villa del Mar Beach.

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Old Town Veracruz

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

A bridge with pink railings and a large 'X' structure.

Xalapa Centro

If you're spending some time in Xalapa Centro, Palacio de Gobierno and Paseo de los Lagos Park are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with a city skyline in the background.

Mocambo

Mocambo is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Mocambo Beach and Plaza Vela while you're in town.

An island with a lighthouse, clear turquoise waters, and a small pier.

Costa Verde

If you're spending some time in Costa Verde, Museo Agustín Lara and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park are top sights worth seeing.

 

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Day trip destinations from Veracruz

An ancient stone structure viewed through a tree's canopy.

Poza Rica

A historic plaza with a prominent clock tower and the 'Viva México' sign.

Veracruz

A coastal city with a beach, a bridge, and industrial buildings.

Ciudad Madero

A beach with a water park, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

Boca del Río

An island with a lighthouse, a white sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a pier.

Coatzacoalcos

A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a stone breakwater.

Altamira

A cityscape with a mountain in the background.

Coatepec

Paseo de los Lagos in Xalapa, Mexico

Xalapa