Zona Centro
Veracruz
Visit Zona Centro
Popular places to visit
Veracruz Harbour
Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port.
Veracruz Aquarium
Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.
Malecón de Veracruz
Malecón de Veracruz is just one of the places to see in Veracruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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.
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.
Things to do
Night Tour of Veracruz in a Double-Decker Bus
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
Top hotels in Zona Centro
Hotel Papagayo
Camino Real Veracruz
The location is good, we stayed to assist a event on the World Trade Center Veracruz and it was really close by, with malls near by as well. However the hotel is not clear when we booked it stated breakfast was included However at the place they told us that the included breakfast was only tea and ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
I love to stop by this place close to malecón and other Menities, this place needs constant maintenance before keeps going down hill and is not worth staying here. I’m getting married in September and I have added this hotel as option to stay and visit. I hope bathrooms can get cleaner and again ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas
Excellent location , beautiful hotel inside the plaza , clean , super clean and comfortable beds . I will keep staying here every time I visit Veracruz .
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Grand Fiesta Americana Veracruz
Takes looong time to check in Lounge in the evening has limited hours
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Centro
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.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
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.
Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse 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 Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri.
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.
