Old Town 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.
City Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in City Museum 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
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Wax Museum and Ripley Museum
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Wax & Ripley ́s Museums
Tour to Orizaba and Cordoba from Veracruz or Boca del Río
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 known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Veracruz Aquarium and Carranza Lighthouse while in the area.
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 Veracruz Cathedral and Zócalo, 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 Estadio Universitario Beto Avila are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nueva
When in Nueva, you can plan a visit to Veracruz Harbour and Zócalo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.