Zona Centro
Veracruz

Visit Zona Centro
Popular places to visit

Veracruz Harbour
Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port.

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

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.

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.

San Juan de Ulua Castle
Once the main landing point for new arrivals to Spanish-ruled Mexico, this 16th-century fortress is shrouded in the legends of explorers and pirate attacks.
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 Zona Centro

Hotel Papagayo

Camino Real Veracruz
Breakfast wasnt too good and a little expensive.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

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

Grand Fiesta Americana Veracruz
A
Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Veracruz Centro Histórico
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Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Rivoli Select Hotel
Todo excelente, supere recomendable el desayuno y comida
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Centro

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.
