Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide
![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Popular places to visit
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.
Zocalo
You can learn about the history of Veracruz when you stop by Zocalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Cascada el Encanto
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cascada el Encanto during your travels in Veracruz. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Wax & Ripley ́s Museums
Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium
Veracruz: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour
From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour
Top hotels in Old Town Veracruz
![Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1460000/1455600/1455576/ae00767c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 24 May 2024
![Gran Hotel Diligencias](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2120000/2113400/2113395/7bca9252_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2024
![Emporio Veracruz Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/490000/487100/487041/d61c22b1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024
![Veracruz Centro Histórico](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/48800/48711/8e4422ad_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
![Hotel Royalty](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53840000/53832700/53832688/93f8ef76_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2023
![Hotel Baluarte](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2190000/2185200/2185112/106ed492_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 24 May 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Veracruz
![Carranza Lighthouse featuring a city and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/229000/229010-Carranza-Lighthouse.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 Aquarium or Carranza Lighthouse.
![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=350&h=192&q=medium)
Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Carranza Lighthouse and Veracruz Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
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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 Aquarium and Veracruz Cathedral.
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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.
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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 Veracruz Aquarium and Laguna de Sontecomapan.
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Nueva
While there might not be top attractions in Nueva, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Aquarium and Zocalo.