Old Town Veracruz
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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.
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.
Carranza Lighthouse
Overlooking the port of Veracruz is a grandiose neoclassical building featuring a lighthouse that once guided ships around the city’s bay.
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 when you stop by Zócalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
City Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in City Museum during your trip to Veracruz. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium
Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Wax & Ripley ́s Museums
From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Veracruz
Malecon
Malecon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Veracruz Aquarium or Veracruz Cathedral.
Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Carranza Lighthouse and Veracruz Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Zona Centro
While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Cathedral and Zócalo.
Ignacio Zaragoza
If you're spending some time in Ignacio Zaragoza, Villa del Mar Beach and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Vista Mar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vista Mar and surrounding area, you can visit Benito Juarez Auditorium and Estadio Universitario Beto Avila.
Nueva
While there might not be top attractions in Nueva, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Harbour and Zócalo.