Malecon
Veracruz





Popular places to visit

Veracruz Aquarium
Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.

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.
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.
Things to do

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
Top hotels in Malecon

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Nice view and close to main park, malecon, zocalo., etc
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025

Gran Hotel Diligencias
The staff was friendly and helpful, especially at the end of our 3-night stay by arranging our early morning taxi to the airport. The room was clean and large with a table and two chairs, and a king-sized bed. The hotel is right on the main square (el zocalo) so we could go out and hear live music ...
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Clean room.
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Hotel Baluarte
Everything ok
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Veracruz
We like a lot the stay in your Hotel, Clean Rooms, Friendly and helpful personnel, thank you for all your accommodations.
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Balajú Hotel & Suites
Good place to stay
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Malecon

Faros
While visiting Faros, you might make a stop by sights like Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse.

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.

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.

Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.

Zona Centro
When in Zona Centro, you can plan a visit to Zócalo and Benito Juarez Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Vista Mar
Vista Mar might not have many top sights, but Benito Juarez Auditorium and Veracruz Aquarium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
