Old Town 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.

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.
City Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in City Museum in Veracruz. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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 Old Town Veracruz

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
awesome place to relax and everything you needed was just steps away
Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Gran Hotel Diligencias
Buena ubicación, servicio accesibles
Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Veracruz Centro Histórico
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Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Excellent location!!! I gave it a 4 because my room was small and no windows. But for the price and the location, you can’t ask for more. Excellent location, we walked to La Paroquia cafe and took the double decker bus for a tour ride around downtown.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Hotel Royalty
Room back is pool area....only thing is on malecon street...otherwise not a 4 or 5 stars...
Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Good breakfast, price a little high
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Veracruz

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

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 Naval Historical Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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 Villa del Mar Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
