Old Town Veracruz
Veracruz





Visit Old Town Veracruz
Popular places to visit

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.
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.
Cascada el Encanto
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cascada el Encanto during your travels in Veracruz. While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

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

Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio
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Other neighborhoods around Old Town Veracruz

Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Veracruz Cathedral.

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

Faros
While visiting Faros, you might make a stop by sights like Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse.

Zona Centro
When in Zona Centro, you can plan a visit to Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Cathedral, 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 Veracruz Aquarium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.