Faros
Veracruz
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 plus Attractions
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour and Attractions
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
Faros Hotel Deals
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Great location. The rooms were large and comfortable. Staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
everything from receptionist to clean service restaurant and food service. just greait
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Highly recommended
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
Hotel Baluarte
excelente hotel la habitacion muy amplia y limpia por un precio razonable excelente el servicio y la atención definitivamente regresare y la recomiento ampliamente
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
Ruiz Milán Hotel
Wonderful staff and fantastic location but this is a 2-star hotel. You get what you pay for. You may get mould on walls, only half the light fixtures working and a cockroach on your bed as we did. And we supposedly got a renovated room. So if you’re looking for practical this is your place but not ...
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2025
Hotel Posada del Carmen
Estuvo bien el hotel, buen ambiente y limpieza
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
Other neighborhoods around Faros
Malecon
Malecon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Veracruz Aquarium and Villa del Mar Beach while in the area.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
Old Town Veracruz
Waterfront views, historic sites, and spas are just a few things travelers enjoy about Old Town Veracruz. Check out Zócalo or Veracruz Harbour while you're exploring the area.
Zona Centro
When in Zona Centro, you can plan a visit to Zócalo and Benito Juarez Auditorium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ignacio Zaragoza
While visiting Ignacio Zaragoza, you might make a stop by sights like Villa del Mar Beach and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park.
Vista Mar
Vista Mar might not have many top sights, but Benito Juarez Auditorium and Estadio Universitario Beto Avila are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
