Old Town Veracruz
Veracruz





Visit Old Town Veracruz
Popular places to visit

Zócalo
You can learn about the history of Veracruz when you stop by Zócalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour 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.
Cascada el Encanto
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cascada el Encanto during your travels in Veracruz. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio
Top hotels in Old Town Veracruz

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Todo bien
Reviewed on 30 Mar, 2026

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Moderate hotel. Beds are hard and no blankets. Only good part was room service. Won’t stay there again
Reviewed on 11 Apr, 2026

Gran Hotel Diligencias
Great place to stay..
Reviewed on 14 Mar, 2026

Hotel Royalty
Na
Reviewed on 16 Mar, 2026

Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Good, very good
Reviewed on 13 Apr, 2026

Veracruz Centro Histórico
Good location but old
Reviewed on 12 Apr, 2026
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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
If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

Zona Centro
While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zócalo and Naval Historical Museum.

Malecon
Malecon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Regatas Beach or Veracruz Aquarium.

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.

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 Villa del Mar Beach.

