Los Portales
Veracruz
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Popular places to visit
Zócalo
You can learn about the history of Veracruz with a stop at Zócalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor 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.
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.
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.
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: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Veracruz- Panormaic Sightseeing Bus Tour and Attractions
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
ATV tour to jade cavern with transfer (single or double)
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
Top hotels in Los Portales
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Great place to stay..
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Veracruz Centro Histórico
AC worked as it should, everything was clean and staff very helpful and respectful. We got two delicious complementary breakfast. I would definitely recommended and come back here in my future endeavors.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Hotel Imperial
Hotel Oriente
Toilet is noisy and leaking. Bed is really cheap and uncomfortable no se recomiende ese lugar, retrete hace ruido.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Hotel Santaner Veracruz Centro Historico
Me gustó mucho el hotel, a pesar de estar en pleno centro para dormyes silencióso, los espacios son cómodos, me encanto la vista por la venta, la habitación estaba limpia, las sábanas limpias, el personal muy amable, la ubicación excelente, pude salir a cenar y escuchar música, a caminar por el malecón ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
OYO Hotel Plaza Veracruz Centro Historico
Great Staff, great location and very cleaned rooms
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Los Portales
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.
Faros
While visiting Faros, you might make a stop by sights like Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse.
Zona Centro
When in Zona Centro, you can plan a visit to Zócalo and Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Malecon
Malecon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Regatas Beach and Veracruz Aquarium while in the 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 Benito Juarez Auditorium and Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
