Old Town Veracruz
Veracruz
Visit Old Town Veracruz
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Cascada el Encanto
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cascada el Encanto during your travels 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 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 Old Town Veracruz
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
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Todo bien Solo que me iban a poner 4 + 2 cervezas y no estuvieron a nuestra llegada Lo demás ok
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Hotel Royalty
Very good service from the cleaning ladies; the rooms were clean.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
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 Estadio Universitario Beto Avila are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
