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 Attractions
Veracruz- Panormaic Sightseeing Bus Tour and Attractions
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
Top hotels in Malecon
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
This hotel has an amazing location! The pier is stunning and you can wake up with an ocean view from your bed and get amazed watching huge boats getting dragged to the pier. You are one block less than 100ft from famous La Parroquia and have so much fun in downtown. The hotel is impecable, price ...
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Nice large rooms, comfortable beds. Good swimming pool and fitness room with sauna. Good location.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Veracruz Centro Histórico
Rooms were very clean and the bed very comfortable. The shower was excellent, great water pressure.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
everything from receptionist to clean service restaurant and food service. just greait
Reviewed on Nov 12, 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
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Veracruz
Friendlu staff. Location is good, close to beach. Easy to move around. Would recommend.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 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 Naval Historical Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vista Mar
Vista Mar might not have many top sights, but Benito Juarez Auditorium and Estadio Universitario Beto Avila are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
