Ignacio Zaragoza Travel Guide

Veracruz

Popular places to visit

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

Veracruz Harbour

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 showing 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 showing 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 showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Veracruz Cathedral

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 which includes a city, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza

Carranza Lighthouse

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 showing military items and a square or plaza

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

Things to do

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Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio

£35
per adult
Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

£66
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

£15
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium
Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway

Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway

£78
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway
From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour

From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour

£84
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour
Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

£15
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium
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Top hotels in Ignacio Zaragoza

Hotel Hostal de Cortes

Hotel Hostal de Cortes

3 out of 5
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho, Veracruz, VER
The price is £44 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
£44
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free parking, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (577 reviews)
"Excellent hotel."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

Hotel Hostal de Cortes
Hotel Acuario de Veracruz

Hotel Acuario de Veracruz

3 out of 5
Velencia No. 225, Col. Ignacio Zaragoza, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free parking, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and ...
6.2/10 (358 reviews)
"The property was very dirty. There was a leak in the bathroom and no hot water. There was no soap in the bathroom. The floors, the toilet, and the shower were messy. Also, the elevator wasn’t working so we had to take the stairs just to the second floor but it is a tall building not sure if it has ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

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Hotel Acuario de Veracruz
OYO Hotel San Martin

OYO Hotel San Martin

2.5 out of 5
Simon Bolivar No. 70, Esq. Blvd. Avila Camacho, Veracruz, VER
The price is £25 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
£25
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Harbour are located ...
5.2/10 (203 reviews)
"When I arrived there were no rooms available, the receptionist had a malicious attitude, it is a hotel that shows one thing on networks and when I arrived it is a very different one with dirty and poorly organized areas, when I was going to leave, as if by magic a room appeared, When I went to see ..."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

OYO Hotel San Martin
Hotel Atlantico

Hotel Atlantico

2.5 out of 5
1711 Gabriel Garzón Cossa Reforma, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Harbour are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (60 reviews)
"Nice staff, quite area, hotel needs updating,/painting, room damp, ok for a night or 2. January 2025."

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2025

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Hotel Atlantico
Veracruz Suites Hotel

Veracruz Suites Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Av. Ricardo Flores Magón 1000, Ignacio Zaragoza, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (200 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2025

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Veracruz Suites Hotel
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 £80 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£80
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Boca del Río. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,502 reviews)
google maps is wrong...but worth the find
"Google Maps is wrong, it will lead you on the wrong side of the Avenue about 600 yards away....but once you find how to get there, it's worth it. Spotless and comfortable hotel. It's situated in a part of a mall. There is underground parking that both the mall and the hotel use. Once in the hotel, ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas
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Other neighbourhoods around Ignacio Zaragoza

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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.

Vista Mar
Carranza Lighthouse featuring a city and a bay or harbour

Malecon

4/5(1 area review)

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 Veracruz Cathedral.

Malecon
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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 Veracruz Cathedral and Zócalo.

Zona Centro
Veracruz Cathedral which includes a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and performance art

Old Town Veracruz

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

Old Town Veracruz
Naval Historical Museum which includes interior views

Faros

If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

Faros
Veracruz Cathedral which includes a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and performance art

Los Portales

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

Los Portales

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