Old Town Veracruz
Veracruz
Visit Old Town Veracruz
Popular places to visit
Zócalo
You can learn about the history of Veracruz with a stop at Zócalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Veracruz Cathedral
Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.
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.
Cascada el Encanto
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cascada el Encanto during your travels in Veracruz. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Veracruz- Panormaic Sightseeing Bus Tour and Attractions
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
Old Town Veracruz Hotel Deals
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Not coments
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Very clean bedroom. Helpful staff. Lovely comfortable beds. Beautiful central location.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Clean in general, however the towels which were supposed to be white, were grayish. The air conditioner was quite loud and old. Service was really good as well as the location and the food at the restaurant was good too. However, there’s room for improvement…
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Hotel Royalty
Veracruz Centro Histórico
The noise from the street was terrible! OK itls carnaval week-end but we could not sleep until 4:00AM. If you are looking for a sound proof quiet spot to sleep get away from the Zócalo.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Old Town Veracruz
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
Faros
While visiting Faros, you might make a stop by sights like Carranza Lighthouse and Veracruz Harbour.
Zona Centro
When in Zona Centro, you can plan a visit to Zócalo and Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
