Old Town Veracruz

Veracruz
Veracruz Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, performance art and a square or plaza

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

Palacio Municipal

Learn about the local history of Veracruz when you spend time at Palacio Municipal. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in this culturally rich area.

Palacio Municipal

Things to do

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 City Tour plus Attractions

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

S$28
Per adult
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Wax Museum and Ripley Museum
Turibus Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Veracruz

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

S$9
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
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: Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

S$25
Per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium
Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Wax & Ripley ́s Museums

Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Wax & Ripley ́s Museums

S$28
Per adult
Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Wax & Ripley ́s Museums
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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$101 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
S$101
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,022 reviews)
Nice hotel, some room for improvement
"The hotel is on a prime spot by the pier. Nice and clean overall. The windows are not fully noise insulated so a ship being loaded with large metal pipes overnight kept making clanking noises during the process. The parking is across the property and not clearly marked so we had to drive in the messy ..."

Reviewed on 15 Nov,2024

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Gran Hotel Diligencias
4 out of 5
1115 Independence Avenue Downtown, Veracruz, VER
The price is S$56 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
S$56
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"La propiedad está en muy buena área, la música está toda la noche asta las 3am el hotel si huele a mucha humedad, y no proveen las botellas de agua."

Reviewed on 24 Oct,2024

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$75 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
S$75
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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! (976 reviews)
"Adequately clean. Nothing dislike me"

Reviewed on 10 Nov,2024

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$51 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
S$51
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (1,006 reviews)
"is was far enough"

Reviewed on 9 Nov,2024

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
3.5 out of 5
General Figueroa No 68, Veracruz, VER
The price is S$119 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
S$119
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (732 reviews)
"Excelente ubicación hotel muy limpio"

Reviewed on 8 Aug,2024

Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Hotel Baluarte
Hotel Baluarte
3 out of 5
Francisco Canal n 265 and 16 de Sept., Col. Faros, Veracruz, VER
The price is S$50 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
S$50
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (948 reviews)
"Nice place."

Reviewed on 8 Nov,2024

Hotel Baluarte
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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 Aquarium or Veracruz Cathedral.

Malecon
Naval Historical Museum which includes interior views

Faros

If you're spending some time in Faros, Carranza Lighthouse and Veracruz Harbour 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 Cathedral and Zócalo.

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 Benito Juarez Auditorium and Estadio Universitario Beto Avila.

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