Faros
Popular places to visit
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.
Veracruz Aquarium
Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.
Veracruz Harbour
Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port.
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.
Things to do
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour
From Veracruz: Alvarado, Tlacotalpan and Agustín Lara Tour
From Veracruz: Guided Tour of Region's Landmarks and Relics
From Veracruz or Boca del río: Coffee Tour in Coatepec
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Other neighbourhoods around Faros
Malecon
Malecon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Veracruz Aquarium and Carranza Lighthouse while in the area.
Old Town Veracruz
Waterfront views, historic sites, and spas are just a few things travelers enjoy about Old Town Veracruz. Check out Veracruz Cathedral or Zocalo while you're exploring the area.
Zona Centro
When in Zona Centro, you can plan a visit to Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ignacio Zaragoza
While visiting Ignacio Zaragoza, you might make a stop by sights like Villa del Mar Beach and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park.
Vista Mar
Vista Mar might not have many top sights, but Veracruz Aquarium and Laguna de Sontecomapan are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nueva
When in Nueva, you can plan a visit to Veracruz Aquarium and Zocalo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.