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 when you stop by Zócalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour 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 - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
ATV tour to jade cavern with transfer (single or double)
San Juan de Ulua Fortress Ticket
Top hotels in Zona Centro
Camino Real Veracruz
Staff and clean room.
Reviewed on 18 Feb, 2026
Grand Fiesta Americana Veracruz
Beautiful hotel, excellent staff, nice location
Reviewed on 8 Feb, 2026
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
The staff was super nice and the hotel was clean. I deff would stay again. The reason for the 4 star and not 5, is because they close the back door with out telling anyone and my older aunt and nice where waiting outside un till I had to walk alll the way around to tell them to open it. They did ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb, 2026
Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas
Great and convenient place
Reviewed on 9 Feb, 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Yes
Reviewed on 19 Feb, 2026
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Very clean bedroom. Helpful staff. Lovely comfortable beds. Beautiful central location.
Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Centro
Old Town Veracruz
Waterfront views, historical sites and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Old Town Veracruz. Make a stop by Veracruz Harbour or Zócalo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
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 Veracruz Harbour or Veracruz Aquarium.
Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse 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 Estadio Universitario Beto Avila.
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.
