Malecon
Veracruz
Popular places to visit
Veracruz Aquarium
Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.
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.
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.
Things to do
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Wax Museum and Ripley Museum
5 Attractive With Aquarium And Mandinga Included (in Veracruz)
San Juan de Ulua Fortress Ticket
Full Day Tour to La Antigua, Cempoala and Quiahuiztlán
Top hotels in Malecon
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
La ubicación es perfecta
Reviewed on 16 Nov, 2025
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Great location. Rooms are dated. Comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 15 Nov, 2025
Hotel Baluarte
Clean and nice rooms, friendly staff, close to the Zócolo and malecón, and has a pool. I will stay here again next time I visit Veracruz! Only improvement I would appreciate is a jacuzzi.
Reviewed on 13 Nov, 2025
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
everything from receptionist to clean service restaurant and food service. just greait
Reviewed on 12 Nov, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Veracruz
We like a lot the stay in your Hotel, Clean Rooms, Friendly and helpful personnel, thank you for all your accommodations.
Reviewed on 16 Oct, 2025
Veracruz Centro Histórico
every thing was better than I expected I would like to go back not only the location was great but I was treated like a VIP
Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Malecon
Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Veracruz
Waterfront views, historical sites and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Old Town Veracruz. Make a stop by Zócalo or Veracruz Harbour while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Ignacio Zaragoza
If you're spending some time in Ignacio Zaragoza, Villa del Mar Beach and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Cascada el Encanto.
Zona Centro
While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zócalo and Benito Juarez Auditorium.
Vista Mar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vista Mar and surrounding area, you can visit Benito Juarez Auditorium and Estadio Universitario Beto Avila.
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