Old Town Veracruz
Veracruz
Visit Old Town Veracruz
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 culturally rich 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 City Bus Tour
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing 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
I love to stop by this place close to malecón and other Menities, this place needs constant maintenance before keeps going down hill and is not worth staying here. I’m getting married in September and I have added this hotel as option to stay and visit. I hope bathrooms can get cleaner and again ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Great place to stay..
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Hotel Royalty
Na
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
The hotel feels a little bit old, but well maintained. The staff was kind and the food was tasty.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 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
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 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.
