Old Town Veracruz

Veracruz

Veracruz Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, performance art and a square or plaza
Naval Historical Museum showing interior views
Naval Historical Museum featuring interior views
Old Town Veracruz
Bastion of Santiago Museum showing heritage elements

Popular places to visit

Veracruz Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Veracruz Cathedral

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

Veracruz Cathedral
Carranza Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse, a statue or sculpture and heritage architecture

Carranza Lighthouse

Overlooking the port of Veracruz is a grandiose neoclassical building featuring a lighthouse that once guided ships around the city’s bay.

Carranza Lighthouse
Naval Historical Museum featuring a square or plaza and military items

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.

Naval Historical Museum
Bastion of Santiago Museum showing heritage elements

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.

Bastion of Santiago Museum

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.

Zócalo

City Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in City Museum during your trip to Veracruz. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

City Museum

Things to do

Turibus Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Veracruz

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

S$9
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

S$25
per adult
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium
Veracruz: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

S$9
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Attractions

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Wax Museum and Ripley Museum

S$29
per adult
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Wax Museum and Ripley Museum
Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

S$25
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium
Tour to Tajín and Papantla from Veracruz or Boca del Río

Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway

S$132
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway
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Top hotels in Old Town Veracruz

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Paseo Del Malecon No 244, Veracruz, VER
The price is S$123 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
S$123
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,214 reviews)
"Love the are just a little aged hotel."

Reviewed on 16 Mar,2025

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Gran Hotel Diligencias
4 out of 5
1115 Independence Avenue Downtown, Veracruz, VER
The price is S$61 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
S$61
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice Hotel"

Reviewed on 22 Mar,2025

Gran Hotel Diligencias
Veracruz Centro Histórico
Veracruz Centro Histórico
3.5 out of 5
Av Independencia Esq Miguel Lerdo, Centro, Veracruz, VER
The price is S$79 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
S$79
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel is in a great location. It’s walking distance to Zocalo,Portales and malecón. The Bell boy Rafael was very attentive and gave us great information on Veracruz. Will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 27 Mar,2025

Veracruz Centro Histórico
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
3 out of 5
Cap, de Fragata Pedro Sainz De Baranda, S/N Fracc.Faros, Veracruz, VER
The price is S$57 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
S$57
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 27 Mar,2025

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Hotel Posada del Carmen
Hotel Posada del Carmen
3 out of 5
Victimas del 25 de Junio, #165 esq., Xicotencatl, Veracruz, VER
The price is S$44 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
S$44
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.2/10 Good! (272 reviews)
"Estuvo bien el hotel, buen ambiente y limpieza"

Reviewed on 15 Oct,2024

Hotel Posada del Carmen
Hotel Royalty
Hotel Royalty
3 out of 5
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 503, Esq Abasolo Col. Ricardo Flores Magon, Veracruz, VER
The price is S$46 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
S$46
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (315 reviews)
"All ways been available for my needs an attention With excellent service,; clean rooms,; any very good location"

Reviewed on 9 Jan,2025

Hotel Royalty
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Veracruz

Carranza Lighthouse featuring a city and a bay or harbour

Malecon

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Malecon
Naval Historical Museum which includes interior views

Faros

If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

Faros
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Zona Centro

While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Cathedral.

Zona Centro
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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.

Ignacio Zaragoza
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Vista Mar

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vista Mar and surrounding area, you can visit Laguna de Sontecomapan and Benito Juarez Auditorium.

Vista Mar
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Nueva

While there might not be top attractions in Nueva, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Harbour and Zócalo.

Nueva

Old Town Veracruz