Zona Centro

Veracruz

Popular places to visit

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
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
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

RM201
per adult
Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

RM377
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

RM86
per adult
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium
Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway

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

RM448
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway
From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour

From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour

RM483
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour
Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

RM86
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium
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Top hotels in Zona Centro

OYO Hotel Merida

OYO Hotel Merida

2.5 out of 5
00, Pino Suárez 2625, Centro, Veracruz, VER
The price is RM44 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
RM44
RM58 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Harbour are ...
4.4/10 (132 reviews)
"Good stay"

Reviewed on 11 May 2025

OYO Hotel Merida
Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas

Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas

4 out of 5
Blvd Adolfo Ruiz Cortines 3495, Boca del Río, VER
The price is RM363 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
RM363
RM428 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Boca del Río. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,495 reviews)
google maps is wrong...but worth the find
"Google Maps is wrong, it will lead you on the wrong side of the Avenue about 600 yards away....but once you find how to get there, it's worth it. Spotless and comfortable hotel. It's situated in a part of a mall. There is underground parking that both the mall and the hotel use. Once in the hotel, ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas
Hotel Gran Via

Hotel Gran Via

3 out of 5
Salvador Diaz Miron 1572, Entre Collado y Tuero Molina, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Harbour ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Affordable,nice staff,very friendly, I enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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Hotel Gran Via
Emporio Veracruz Hotel

Emporio Veracruz Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Paseo Del Malecon No 244, Veracruz, VER
The price is RM364 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM364
RM430 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,413 reviews)
"I don't like the spa location it's very slippery due to the swimming pool they are on the way to the Spa Buffet is excellent a lot food and good food"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Grand Fiesta Americana Veracruz

Grand Fiesta Americana Veracruz

4.5 out of 5
Blvd Manuel Avila Camacho S/N, Fraccionamiento Costa de Oro, Boca del Río, VER
The price is RM590 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
RM590
RM696 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Boca del Río. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"I loved the place... I'm from Veracruz and I went as a tourist... I live in California but I love going to Veracruz and now that hotel is my favorite."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Grand Fiesta Americana Veracruz
Camino Real Veracruz

Camino Real Veracruz

4.5 out of 5
3650 Manuel Avila Camacho Blvd, No 3650, Boca del Río, VER
The price is RM498 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
RM498
RM589 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Boca del Río. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,320 reviews)
"Staff very nice. Restraunt and pool excellent"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Camino Real Veracruz
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Other neighbourhoods around Zona Centro

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

Los Portales

While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Veracruz Cathedral.

Los Portales
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 Veracruz Cathedral.

Malecon
Naval Historical Museum featuring interior views

Faros

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

Faros
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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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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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