Title: Faros Travel Guide: Best of Faros, Veracruz Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Faros](https://expedia.co.uk/Faros-Veracruz-Hotels.0-n553248635976395980-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Veracruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Veracruz.d3696.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Veracruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Veracruz.d3696.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Faros Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Faros.d553248635976395980.Car-Hire-Guide)[Faros Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Faros.d553248635976395980.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Faros Travel Guide ## Veracruz ![Naval Historical Museum which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138030-Naval-Historical-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Naval Historical Museum which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138025-Naval-Historical-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bastion of Santiago Museum featuring heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138008-Bastion-Of-Santiago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Faros](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138010-Bastion-Of-Santiago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Naval Historical Museum which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138028-Naval-Historical-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Faros Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Veracruz travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Veracruz.dx3696) * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Carranza Lighthouse which includes a city, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138057-Carranza-Lighthouse.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carranza Lighthouse Overlooking the port of Veracruz is a grandiose neoclassical building featuring a lighthouse that once guided ships around the city’s bay. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Carranza-Lighthouse-Veracruz.d6322569.Attraction) ![Naval Historical Museum showing military items and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138047-Naval-Historical-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Naval-Historical-Museum-Veracruz.d6322731.Attraction) ![Bastion of Santiago Museum featuring heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138008-Bastion-Of-Santiago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bastion-Of-Santiago-Museum-Veracruz.d6166825.Attraction) ![Veracruz Harbour featuring a sunset, a square or plaza and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/228000/228163-Veracruz-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Veracruz Harbour Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veracruz-Harbour-Veracruz.d6165727.Attraction) ![Veracruz Aquarium showing interior views and marine life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137924-Veracruz-Aquarium.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Veracruz Aquarium Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veracruz-Aquarium-Malecon.d6165826.Attraction) ![San Juan de Ulua Castle showing heritage elements and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/228000/228554-San-Juan-De-Ulua-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/San-Juan-De-Ulua-Castle-Veracruz.d6166814.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46560937/d5f8bad7-196b-480e-aa30-3edb59ec720f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium £15 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/veracruz-hop-on-hop-off-city-tour-plus-aquarium.a46560937.activity-details) ![Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47755498/a28ec946-3b32-47fc-8119-405d64bbfe23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/veracruz-panoramic-sightseeing-city-tour-and-aquarium.a47755498.activity-details) ![Turibus Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Veracruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3400727/a70c300c-608a-4e35-959b-1c51639f7143.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour £5 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/veracruz-hop-on-hop-off-city-tour.a3400727.activity-details) ![Veracruz: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47985376/3cc99802-1c48-4a7c-8f8b-205de9f933b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour £5 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/veracruz-panoramic-sightseeing-city-bus-tour.a47985376.activity-details) ![Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4714812/e42cdf3e-c1de-4ee3-860c-174023597dad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation £66 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-catemaco-and-los-tuxtlas-with-transportation.a4714812.activity-details) ![Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5134369/d3c92f6f-1eb6-4e33-b9fa-9738f3d92e04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway £78 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tajin-and-papantla-tour-from-veracruz-or-boca-del-rio-by-highway.a5134369.activity-details) [See all activities in Veracruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Veracruz.d3696.Travel-Guide-Activities) * * * ## Top hotels in Faros ![Emporio Veracruz Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/487100/487041/d61c22b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Emporio Veracruz Hotel Paseo Del Malecon No 244, Veracruz, VER £77 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees 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 their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,478 reviews) "Everything was really close, good location, excellent views." Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=487041&PinnedHotelID=487041&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395980) ![Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1460000/1455600/1455576/46445e06_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz Cap, de Fragata Pedro Sainz De Baranda, S/N Fracc.Faros, Veracruz, VER Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) "It was good and safe, just problems with the WiFi" Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=1455576&PinnedHotelID=1455576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395980) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=1455576&PinnedHotelID=1455576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395980) ![Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/691800/691723/44419915_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon General Figueroa No 68, Veracruz, VER £63 2 Oct - 3 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (871 reviews) "The front desk people are very friendly." Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F10%2F2025&endDate=03%2F10%2F2025&selected=691723&PinnedHotelID=691723&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395980) ![Hotel Baluarte](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2190000/2185200/2185112/e960c85e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Baluarte Francisco Canal n 265 and 16 de Sept., Col. Faros, Veracruz, VER Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £39 28 Sept - 29 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) "Buena atención" Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F09%2F2025&endDate=29%2F09%2F2025&selected=2185112&PinnedHotelID=2185112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395980) ![Ruiz Milán Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2120000/2113100/2113081/6ba62a3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ruiz Milán Hotel Paseo del Malecón esq. Gómez Farias, Veracruz, VER £35 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium are located ... 7/10 Good! (483 reviews) "Wonderful staff and fantastic location but this is a 2-star hotel. You get what you pay for. You may get mould on walls, only half the light fixtures working and a cockroach on your bed as we did. And we supposedly got a renovated room. So if you’re looking for practical this is your place but not ..." Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=2113081&PinnedHotelID=2113081&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395980) ![Hotel Posada del Carmen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4780000/4771100/4771085/w2619h3318x0y1-bf1d6ce2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Posada del Carmen Victimas del 25 de Junio, #165 esq., Xicotencatl, Veracruz, VER Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.4/10 Good! (308 reviews) "Estuvo bien el hotel, buen ambiente y limpieza" Reviewed on 15 Oct 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=4771085&PinnedHotelID=4771085&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395980) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=4771085&PinnedHotelID=4771085&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976395980) [See all 261 properties in Faros](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=553248635976395980) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Veracruz-Malecon.dx553248633981715553) ![Veracruz Cathedral which includes a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and performance art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138022-Veracruz-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Los Portales While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veracruz-Los-Portales.dx944540847056236544) ![Veracruz Cathedral which includes a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and performance art](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138022-Veracruz-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veracruz-Old-Town-Veracruz.dx553248635939576107) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veracruz-Zona-Centro.dx553248635976008234) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veracruz-Ignacio-Zaragoza.dx553248635976395398) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Veracruz Aquarium. 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