Faros

Veracruz
Naval Historical Museum which includes interior views

Popular places to visit

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Carranza Lighthouse

4.5/5(48 reviews)

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

Carranza Lighthouse
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Naval Historical Museum

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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
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Bastion of Santiago Museum

4/5(1 review)

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
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Veracruz Aquarium

4.5/5(52 reviews)

Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.

Veracruz Aquarium
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Veracruz Harbour

4.5/5(76 reviews)

Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port.

Veracruz Harbour
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San Juan de Ulua Castle

4.5/5(41 reviews)

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.

San Juan de Ulua Castle

Things to do

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Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

￥1,138
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
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From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

￥3,761
Per adult
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
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From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour

￥14,462
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour
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From Veracruz: Alvarado, Tlacotalpan and Agustín Lara Tour

￥14,462
Per adult
From Veracruz: Alvarado, Tlacotalpan and Agustín Lara Tour
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From Veracruz: Guided Tour of Region's Landmarks and Relics

￥13,492
Per adult
From Veracruz: Guided Tour of Region's Landmarks and Relics
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From Veracruz or Boca del río: Coffee Tour in Coatepec

￥13,914
Per adult
From Veracruz or Boca del río: Coffee Tour in Coatepec
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Faros Hotel Deals

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 ￥4,635 per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
￥4,635
per night
Jun 6 - Jun 7
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (192 reviews)
"It’s nice for a night or two. The view from the pool area is beautiful but you have to go up three floors through the stairs to get there. At day it’s a bit noisy because of the public transport, and by night, there were people outside on the street talking loud and I could still hear them. The bathroom ..."

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024

Hotel Posada del Carmen
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Paseo Del Malecon No 244, Veracruz, VER
The price is ￥12,756 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
￥12,756
per night
Jun 19 - Jun 20
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 restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Familia
"Great food and the bed was really really good"

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
2.5 out of 5
Cap, de Fragata Pedro Sainz De Baranda, S/N Fracc.Faros, Veracruz, VER
The price is ￥5,431 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
￥5,431
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Book a stay at this 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Está en muy buena ubicación"

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Hotel Baluarte
Hotel Baluarte
3 out of 5
Francisco Canal n 265 and 16 de Sept., Col. Faros, Veracruz, VER
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥5,489 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
￥5,489
per night
Jun 10 - Jun 11
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! (877 reviews)
"Hotel Location a few blocks from malecón near the Harbor. Excellent secure onsite parking. Manager of hotel was kind enough to allow a move to a better room due to a stiff mattress. Very accommodating- no extra charge."

Reviewed on May 24, 2024

Hotel Baluarte
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
3.5 out of 5
General Figueroa No 68, Veracruz, VER
The price is ￥14,867 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
￥14,867
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly 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! (670 reviews)
"My parents stay at this hotel And there experience was great."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Ruiz Milán Hotel
Ruiz Milán Hotel
2.5 out of 5
Paseo del Malecón esq. Gómez Farias, Veracruz, VER
The price is ￥6,032 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
￥6,032
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a business center. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and Zocalo are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (400 reviews)
"None"

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024

Ruiz Milán Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Faros

Carranza Lighthouse which includes a city and a bay or harbor

Malecon

4.5/5(125 area reviews)

Malecon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Veracruz Aquarium and Carranza Lighthouse while in the area.

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

Old Town Veracruz

3/5(5 area reviews)

Waterfront views, historic sites, and spas are just a few things travelers enjoy about Old Town Veracruz. Check out Veracruz Cathedral or Zocalo while you're exploring the area.

Old Town Veracruz
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Zona Centro

1/5(1 area review)

When in Zona Centro, you can plan a visit to Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Zona Centro
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Ignacio Zaragoza

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While visiting Ignacio Zaragoza, you might make a stop by sights like Villa del Mar Beach and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park.

Ignacio Zaragoza
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Vista Mar

Vista Mar might not have many top sights, but Veracruz Aquarium and Laguna de Sontecomapan are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Vista Mar
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Nueva

When in Nueva, you can plan a visit to Veracruz Aquarium and Zocalo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Nueva

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