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.

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.

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

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 Veracruz Aquarium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.