Zona Centro Travel Guide
Veracruz
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Popular places to visit
Veracruz Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Veracruz with a trip to Veracruz Harbour. Wander the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
Veracruz Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Veracruz Aquarium during your trip to Veracruz. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Veracruz Cathedral
Veracruz Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Veracruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
San Juan de Ulua Castle
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at San Juan de Ulua Castle during your trip to Veracruz. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Carranza Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Veracruz when you take a trip to Carranza Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Naval Historical Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Naval Historical Museum during your trip to Veracruz. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Zona Centro
Camino Real Veracruz
Everything perfect
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
The room nead a make over.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Towels weren’t exactly white but location and service were excellent!
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas
Excelente servicio buena comida limpieza en general lo recomendaría 10 de 10
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Veracruz
My stay was overall very pleasant. The room was clean, spacious, and beautifully decorated. The front desk staff was great—especially the young woman who kindly upgraded my room when I asked. Everyone at the front desk was friendly and welcoming. The only downside was the parking garage. The spaces ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Grand Fiesta Americana Veracruz
Loved being some of the lone Americans at the resort! Highlights were the great pools, protected beach, and outstanding service. Eduardo, a server in the pool area, was amazing, even offering local info! He and his team were wonderful--many English speaking staff for a hotel not serving many English ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
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 Veracruz Aquarium or Villa del Mar Beach.
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 Estadio Universitario Beto Avila.
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.
Zona Centro Travel Guide
- Plaza Las Americas Shopping Mall
- Mocambo Beach
- Malecón de Veracruz
- Andamar Lifestyle Center
- Plaza Mocambo Veracruz
- Benito Juarez Auditorium
- Foro Boca
- Carranza Lighthouse
- Hospital Pemex
- University of Veracruz
- Regatas Beach
- Canonero Guanajuato
- Bastion of Santiago Museum
- UNIMEX Mexican University Veracruz
- Cascada el Encanto
- Palacio Municipal
