Malecon
Veracruz
Popular places to visit
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.
Carranza Lighthouse
Overlooking the port of Veracruz is a grandiose neoclassical building featuring a lighthouse that once guided ships around the city’s bay.
Veracruz Cathedral
Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.
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.
Things to do
Night Tour of Veracruz in a Double-Decker Bus
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
San Juan de Ulua Fortress Ticket
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation
Top hotels in Malecon
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Juan, the bellman, was extremely helpful. Staff at check in were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
I always stay in this hotel, staff is very courteous Management needs to pay attention to their equipment maintenance The elevator is loud and rattles The ice machine was broken for 7 days!!! Unacceptable! I wrote and let the front desk know about it since day one ( stayed in that hotel for 7 ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Hotel Delfines
Good place for adventure
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Veracruz Centro Histórico
Good location
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Veracruz
Clean room👏 no hot water tho other wise excellent
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Good location, EV charging in private garage, great staff, restaurant…
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Malecon
Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
Old Town Veracruz
Waterfront views, historical sites and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Old Town Veracruz. Make a stop by Veracruz Harbour or Zócalo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
Zona Centro
While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Harbour and Zócalo.
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.
