Los Portales

Veracruz

Veracruz Cathedral featuring a square or plaza, performance art and a church or cathedral
Los Portales
Veracruz Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and street scenes
Veracruz Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Veracruz Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious elements

Popular places to visit

Veracruz Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Veracruz Cathedral

Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.

Veracruz Cathedral
Veracruz Harbour featuring a square or plaza, a city and a sunset

Veracruz Harbour

Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port.

Veracruz Harbour
Veracruz Aquarium which includes marine life and interior views

Veracruz Aquarium

Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.

Veracruz Aquarium
San Juan de Ulua Castle showing a lake or waterhole and heritage elements

San Juan de Ulua Castle

Once the main landing point for new arrivals to Spanish-ruled Mexico, this 16th-century fortress is shrouded in the legends of explorers and pirate attacks.

San Juan de Ulua Castle
Carranza Lighthouse showing a statue or sculpture, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Carranza Lighthouse

Overlooking the port of Veracruz is a grandiose neoclassical building featuring a lighthouse that once guided ships around the city’s bay.

Carranza Lighthouse
Naval Historical Museum featuring a square or plaza and military items

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.

Naval Historical Museum

Things to do

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Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio

RM199
per adult
Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

RM85
per adult
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

RM373
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation
Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

RM85
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium
From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour

From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour

RM477
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour
Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway

Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway

RM442
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway
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Top hotels in Los Portales

Veracruz Centro Histórico

Veracruz Centro Histórico

3.5 out of 5
Av Independencia Esq Miguel Lerdo, Centro, Veracruz, VER
The price is RM269 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
RM269
RM317 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"The area is getting better"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Veracruz Centro Histórico
Gran Hotel Diligencias

Gran Hotel Diligencias

4 out of 5
1115 Independence Avenue Downtown, Veracruz, VER
The price is RM202 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
RM202
RM238 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,047 reviews)
"Great placeba bathroom area needed to be remodeling ASAP Besides that the place is very nice"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Gran Hotel Diligencias
OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico

OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico

2.5 out of 5
Landero Icoss No. 123, Col. Centro, Veracruz, VER
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM58 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
RM58
RM88 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium are ...
7/10 Good! (265 reviews)
"Convenient location. Staff went out of their way to be helpful...."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025

OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico
Hotel Imperial

Hotel Imperial

3 out of 5
Calle Miguel Lerdo #153, Col. Centro, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (315 reviews)
"La propiedad necesita mucho mantenimiento la regadera estaba oxidada. Las sabanas estan manchadas muy viejas el servicio es exelente"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2025

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Hotel Imperial
EMS Hoteles Centro Histórico

EMS Hoteles Centro Histórico

3 out of 5
78 Av. Ignacio Zaragoza Centro, Veracruz, Ver.
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium are ...
8/10 Very Good! (102 reviews)
"The handle in the bath broke, I almost had the room flooded, however it was just open too much but I never had anything handle that could r Literally be taken off the wall if open too much"

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2024

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EMS Hoteles Centro Histórico
OYO Hotel Plaza Veracruz Centro Historico

OYO Hotel Plaza Veracruz Centro Historico

3 out of 5
Callejón de Trigueros #43, Entre Aquiles Serdan y Mario Molina, Veracruz, VER
The price is RM88 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM88
RM123 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium ...
7.6/10 Good! (86 reviews)
Solid Budget Choice
"The hotel is in a great location (just a block from the Zocalo with lots of food options) and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had taken the overnight bus in from Mexico City, and when we showed up at 6am to ask them to hold our luggage, not only did they agree but let us check in several ..."

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2020

OYO Hotel Plaza Veracruz Centro Historico
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Other neighbourhoods around Los Portales

Veracruz Cathedral featuring a square or plaza, performance art and a church or cathedral

Old Town Veracruz

Waterfront views, historical sites and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Old Town Veracruz. Make a stop by Veracruz Cathedral or Zócalo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Town Veracruz
Carranza Lighthouse which includes a bay or harbor and a city

Malecon

4/5(1 area review)

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 Carranza Lighthouse.

Malecon
Naval Historical Museum featuring interior views

Faros

If you're spending some time in Faros, Carranza Lighthouse and Veracruz Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Faros
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Zona Centro

While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Cathedral and Zócalo.

Zona Centro
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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.

Ignacio Zaragoza
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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 Veracruz Aquarium.

Vista Mar

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