Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Zócalo
You can learn about the history of Veracruz when you stop by Zócalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
City Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in City Museum during your trip to Veracruz. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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 Old Town Veracruz
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
good room and location
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Gran Hotel Diligencias
The room was spacious and fairly clean, I loved the view to the central garden, it didn’t have microwave, fridge or iron which was needed. I had booked a room for 3 but didn’t realize that I accidentally booked a king suite, so I requested to be moved to a room with 2 beds, and they accommodated ...
Reviewed on 3 May 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
Hotel Royalty
Room back is pool area....only thing is on malecon street...otherwise not a 4 or 5 stars...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Ruiz Milán Hotel
Room for the price is ok. Staff is nice. Hotel near to turísticos attractions.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Veracruz
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
Zona Centro
While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zócalo and City Museum.
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 Regatas Beach or Veracruz Aquarium.
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.
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 Villa del Mar Beach.
Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide
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