Malecon Travel Guide
Veracruz





Popular places to visit

Veracruz Aquarium
Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.

Malecón de Veracruz
Malecón de Veracruz is just one of the places to see in Veracruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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.
Things to do

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio
Top hotels in Malecon

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
good room and location
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Veracruz Centro Histórico
Always enjoy staying at this hotel
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Moderate hotel. Beds are hard and no blankets. Only good part was room service. Won’t stay there again
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Veracruz
Great service, good location
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Hotel Royalty
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Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Veracruz
The rooms are clean but very very outdated and smell like mold like. the room conditions are average. the smoke alarm in the hallway outside of my bedroom beep the whole time I was there. I mentioned to the front desk, but it was not replaced so I can hear it throughout the night. the location is ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Malecon

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

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.

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.

Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Cascada el Encanto.

Zona Centro
While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zócalo and Cascada el Encanto.

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 Estadio Universitario Beto Avila.
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