Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide
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
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.
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.
Bastion of Santiago Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Bastion of Santiago Museum during your trip to Veracruz. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Veracruz Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Veracruz with a trip to Veracruz Harbour. Wander the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Old Town Veracruz
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Todo bien
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Good place to stay!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Moderate hotel. Beds are hard and no blankets. Only good part was room service. Won’t stay there again
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Royalty
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Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Outside of one odd detail I liked everything about this hotel. The room was great. I didn't use the pool but it was inviting. There was a family there enjoying their time so I let them be haha. I use the gym very nice. The complimentary breakfast was surprisingly filling. However, the one issue I ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Veracruz Centro Histórico
Si es seguro, techado y cerrado
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
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 Regatas Beach or Veracruz Aquarium.
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 Benito Juarez Auditorium and Villa del Mar Beach.
