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.

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.

Veracruz Cathedral
Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.
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

ATV tour to jade cavern with transfer (single or double)

From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
Top hotels in Zona Centro

Hotel Papagayo

Camino Real Veracruz
Staff and clean room.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
The view was on the one side. The rooms are run down and ours was smelly like drainage. The hotel is nice on the outside and in the corridors but the rooms need an overhaul. It seems that the last time the rooms were renovated was at least 20 years ago. The staff is nice, the location is great as ...
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Grand Fiesta Americana Veracruz
Staff
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on Feb 24, 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 Regatas Beach and Veracruz Aquarium 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 Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri 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.
