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.
Cascada el Encanto
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cascada el Encanto during your travels in Veracruz. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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 Old Town Veracruz
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
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Pros: Clean, with nice old-style furniture in good condition. Excellent location if you are okay with not staying near the beach. Tons of restaurants (check reviews before going), live music, handicraft stores, the famous Güero Güera ice cream shops, La Parroquia restaurants, local shoe stores, and ...
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Veracruz Centro Histórico
Todo bien
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Good location, EV charging in private garage, great staff, restaurant…
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Royalty
Very good service from the cleaning ladies; the rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Veracruz
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
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 Naval Historical Museum.
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 Veracruz Aquarium or Villa del Mar Beach.
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 Laguna de Sontecomapan and Benito Juarez Auditorium.
