Malecon
Veracruz
Popular places to visit
Veracruz Aquarium
Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.
Malecón de Veracruz
Malecón de Veracruz is just one of the places to see in Veracruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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.
Malecon Hotel Deals
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Juan, the bellman, was extremely helpful. Staff at check in were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
It was clean, nice staff
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Hotel Delfines
Good place for adventure
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Veracruz
Clean room👏 no hot water tho other wise excellent
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Hotel Royalty
Very good service from the cleaning ladies; the rooms were clean.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Veracruz
Friendlu staff. Location is good, close to beach. Easy to move around. Would recommend.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Malecon
Faros
While visiting Faros, you might make a stop by sights like Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse.
Old Town Veracruz
Waterfront views, historic sites, and spas are just a few things travelers enjoy about Old Town Veracruz. Check out Veracruz Harbour or Zócalo while you're exploring the area.
Ignacio Zaragoza
While visiting Ignacio Zaragoza, you might make a stop by sights like Villa del Mar Beach and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
Zona Centro
When in Zona Centro, you can plan a visit to Veracruz Harbour and Zócalo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Vista Mar
Vista Mar might not have many top sights, but Benito Juarez Auditorium and Estadio Universitario Beto Avila are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
