Faros
Veracruz
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Harbour
Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port.
Veracruz Aquarium
Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.
Things to do
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Veracruz- Panormaic Sightseeing Bus Tour and Attractions
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
5 Attractive With Aquarium And Mandinga Included (in Veracruz)
Top hotels in Faros
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Juan, the bellman, was extremely helpful. Staff at check in were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
I always stay in this hotel, staff is very courteous Management needs to pay attention to their equipment maintenance The elevator is loud and rattles The ice machine was broken for 7 days!!! Unacceptable! I wrote and let the front desk know about it since day one ( stayed in that hotel for 7 ...
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Good location, EV charging in private garage, great staff, restaurant…
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Hotel Baluarte
The service was ok in general, in spite of minor shortcomings, in particular poor hot water in the bathroom at night. However, the most relevant issue in general was that I was charged twice for taxes when paying online with Expedia: the original price for 4 nights included taxes, but when looking ...
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
Hotel El Faro Veracruz
Nice property that needs some TLC. Still everything worked and it had good air conditioning. The staff were friendly, I slept well on the bed and the TB worked well. WiFi was OK. Veneer was peeling off the door and it needs a few other fixes but for the price, it was a bargain and clean comfortable ...
Reviewed on May 21, 2024
Ruiz Milán Hotel
The staff was nice; the rooms were clean. The hotel is located right in front of the Malecon of Veracruz, with a very nice view. Restaurants and everything else are close to it.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Faros
Old Town Veracruz
Waterfront views, historic sites, and spas are just a few things travelers enjoy about Old Town Veracruz. Check out Zócalo or Veracruz Harbour while you're exploring the area.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
Malecon
Malecon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Veracruz Aquarium and Villa del Mar Beach while in the area.
Zona Centro
When in Zona Centro, you can plan a visit to Zócalo and Naval Historical Museum, 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 Laguna de Sontecomapan and Benito Juarez Auditorium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
