Old Town Veracruz
Veracruz
Visit Old Town Veracruz
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
City Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in City Museum during your trip to Veracruz. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
Top hotels in Old Town Veracruz
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
good room and location
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Good place to stay!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Veracruz Centro Histórico
Always enjoy staying at this hotel
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Moderate hotel. Beds are hard and no blankets. Only good part was room service. Won’t stay there again
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Royalty
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Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Ruiz Milán Hotel
Room for the price is ok. Staff is nice. Hotel near to turísticos attractions.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Veracruz
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Cascada el Encanto.
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 Zócalo and Cascada el Encanto.
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 Regatas Beach or Veracruz Aquarium.
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.
