Zona Centro
Veracruz
Visit Zona Centro
Popular places to visit
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.
Malecón de Veracruz
Malecón de Veracruz is just one of the places to see in Veracruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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.
San Juan de Ulua Castle
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.
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 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
Zona Centro Hotel Deals
Camino Real Veracruz
The service was amazing!
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Todo bien
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas
Great Hotel!! Very clean and the hospitality was on point.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Moderate hotel. Beds are hard and no blankets. Only good part was room service. Won’t stay there again
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Grand Fiesta Americana Veracruz
We stayed a few with some friends. While most of the stay went well. The master suite is the way to go as far as room and comfort. We did however have a couple of issues. there was mold in the bathroom. A LOT of mold. Over the toilet, under the sink, and under the vanity. There was also some questionable ...
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Rivoli Select Hotel
Todo execelente, muy satisfactorio buena atención y pulcritud.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Zona Centro
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.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
Malecon
Malecon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Regatas Beach and Veracruz Aquarium while in the area.
Faros
While visiting Faros, you might make a stop by sights like Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse.
Vista Mar
Vista Mar might not have many top sights, but Benito Juarez Auditorium and Villa del Mar Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
