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 when you stop by Zócalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour 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 walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Wax Museum and Ripley Museum
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium
Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway
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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 Harbour or Veracruz Aquarium.
Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse 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 Harbour and Veracruz Cathedral.
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 Laguna de Sontecomapan and Benito Juarez Auditorium.
Nueva
While there might not be top attractions in Nueva, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Harbour and Zócalo.