Things to do in Veracruz

Activities, attractions and tours

A historic plaza with a prominent clock tower and the 'Viva México' sign.
A bustling waterfront promenade with palm trees, street lamps, and a domed building in the background.
A waterfront with colorful letters spelling "VERACRUZ 2016" and a port with cranes and containers in the background.
A large, open courtyard with a tiled floor featuring a map design, a ship model, and a glass ceiling.
A historic building with a clock tower, a statue, and a plaza with street lamps.

Things to do

Night Tour of Veracruz in a Double-decker Bus

Night Tour of Veracruz in a Double-Decker Bus

HK$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Night Tour of Veracruz in a Double-Decker Bus
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

HK$161
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

HK$65
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Turibus Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Veracruz

Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour

HK$65
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
Tajin Ruins Day Trip and Vanilla Factory Experience

Tajin Ruins Day Trip and Vanilla Factory Experience

HK$733
per adult
Tajin Ruins Day Trip and Vanilla Factory Experience
Skip-the-line ticket to El Tajin archaeological site

El Tajin archaeological site Ticket

HK$227
per adult
El Tajin archaeological site Ticket
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

HK$230
per adult
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

HK$767
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

HK$293
per adult
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
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A waterfront promenade with a modern hotel, palm trees, and a calm body of water.

Veracruz Harbour

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Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port.
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A coastal cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a large white building, and a port with cranes.

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 Villa del Mar Beach or Zócalo.

A statue of a man in a suit standing in front of a large white building with a clock tower.

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.

A bridge with pink railings and a large 'X' structure.

Xalapa Centro

If you're spending some time in Xalapa Centro, Palacio de Gobierno and Paseo de los Lagos Park are top sights worth seeing.

A beach with a city skyline in the background.

Mocambo

Mocambo is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Mocambo Beach and Plaza Vela while you're in town.

An island with a lighthouse, clear turquoise waters, and a small pier.

Costa Verde

If you're spending some time in Costa Verde, Museo Agustín Lara and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park are top sights worth seeing.

A gazebo, palm trees, a beach, and a hotel named 'Hotel Berhingel' in the background.

Catemaco

A lake with a dock, surrounded by trees and a pink building.

Xalapa

A beach with a thatched-roof structure, a lifeguard tower, and a distant building.

Tampico

A river winding through a dense green landscape with a cloudy sky.

Tecolutla

An aerial view of a coastal area with a long, narrow breakwater extending into the turquoise sea, surrounded by small rocks and pebbles.

Tuxpan

A coastal landscape with undulating sand dunes, a beach, and sparse vegetation.

Playa Chachalacas

A historic clock tower, a building with arched windows, and a palm tree.

Huejutla de Reyes

A yellow building with a tiled roof and white arches.

Tlacotalpan