Los Portales

Veracruz

Veracruz Cathedral which includes performance art, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza
Los Portales
Veracruz Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and street scenes
Veracruz Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Veracruz Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious elements

Popular places to visit

Veracruz Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Veracruz Cathedral

Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.

Veracruz Cathedral
Veracruz Harbour featuring a sunset, a square or plaza and a city

Veracruz Harbour

Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port.

Veracruz Harbour
Veracruz Aquarium which includes marine life and interior views

Veracruz Aquarium

Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.

Veracruz Aquarium
San Juan de Ulua Castle showing heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

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.

San Juan de Ulua Castle
Carranza Lighthouse which includes a city, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture

Carranza Lighthouse

Overlooking the port of Veracruz is a grandiose neoclassical building featuring a lighthouse that once guided ships around the city’s bay.

Carranza Lighthouse
Naval Historical Museum showing a square or plaza and military items

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.

Naval Historical Museum

Things to do

Veracruz: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

€6
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Turibus Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Veracruz

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

€6
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

€17
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium
Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

€17
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

€24
per adult
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

€19
per adult
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
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Top hotels in Los Portales

Gran Hotel Diligencias

Gran Hotel Diligencias

4 out of 5
1115 Independence Avenue Downtown, Veracruz, VER
The price is €28 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
€28
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,128 reviews)
"Muy bueno"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Gran Hotel Diligencias
Veracruz Centro Histórico

Veracruz Centro Histórico

3.5 out of 5
Av Independencia Esq Miguel Lerdo, Centro, Veracruz, VER
The price is €70 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
€70
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Near accessible arras for entertainment"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Veracruz Centro Histórico
OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico

OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico

2.5 out of 5
Landero Icoss No. 123, Col. Centro, Veracruz, VER
The price is €16 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
€16
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium are ...
7.2/10 Good! (291 reviews)
"todo estuvo perfecto!"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico
Hotel Imperial

Hotel Imperial

3 out of 5
Calle Miguel Lerdo #153, Col. Centro, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (354 reviews)
"We’re nice place will recommend"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

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Hotel Imperial
EMS Hoteles Centro Histórico

EMS Hoteles Centro Histórico

3 out of 5
78 Av. Ignacio Zaragoza Centro, Veracruz, Ver.
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (109 reviews)
"El estacionamiento esta a dos cuadras del hotel, las camas muy duras, pero El servicio de la persona de recepcion es muy Buena"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

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EMS Hoteles Centro Histórico
OYO Hotel Plaza Veracruz Centro Historico

OYO Hotel Plaza Veracruz Centro Historico

3 out of 5
Callejón de Trigueros #43, Entre Aquiles Serdan y Mario Molina, Veracruz, VER
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €21 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
€21
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium ...
7.6/10 Good! (95 reviews)
Solid Budget Choice
"The hotel is in a great location (just a block from the Zocalo with lots of food options) and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had taken the overnight bus in from Mexico City, and when we showed up at 6am to ask them to hold our luggage, not only did they agree but let us check in several ..."

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2020

OYO Hotel Plaza Veracruz Centro Historico
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Other neighbourhoods around Los Portales

Veracruz Cathedral which includes performance art, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza

Old Town Veracruz

Waterfront views, historical sites and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Old Town Veracruz. Make a stop by Zócalo or Veracruz Harbour while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Town Veracruz
Carranza Lighthouse which includes a bay or harbour and a city

Malecon

4/5(1 area review)

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 Zócalo.

Malecon
Naval Historical Museum which includes interior views

Faros

If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

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Zona Centro

While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zócalo and Benito Juarez Auditorium.

Zona Centro
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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.

Ignacio Zaragoza
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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 Veracruz Aquarium.

Vista Mar

Los Portales

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