Ignacio Zaragoza Travel Guide

Veracruz

Popular places to visit

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

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 showing interior views and marine life

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 heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

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 showing 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 which includes a city, a statue or sculpture 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 showing military items and a square or plaza

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

Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

Rp344.860
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium
Turibus Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Veracruz

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

Rp122.839
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

Rp344.860
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium
Veracruz: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Rp122.839
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

Rp378.527
per adult
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

Rp473.158
per adult
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
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Top hotels in Ignacio Zaragoza

Hotel Hostal de Cortes

Hotel Hostal de Cortes

3 out of 5
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho, Veracruz, VER
The price is Rp857.094 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
Rp857.094
Rp1.011.371 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free parking, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (595 reviews)
"Excellent hotel."

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2025

Hotel Hostal de Cortes
Hotel Acuario de Veracruz

Hotel Acuario de Veracruz

3 out of 5
Velencia No. 225, Col. Ignacio Zaragoza, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free parking, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and ...
6.2/10 (374 reviews)
"The property was very dirty. There was a leak in the bathroom and no hot water. There was no soap in the bathroom. The floors, the toilet, and the shower were messy. Also, the elevator wasn’t working so we had to take the stairs just to the second floor but it is a tall building not sure if it has ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2025

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Hotel Acuario de Veracruz
Veracruz Suites Hotel

Veracruz Suites Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Av. Ricardo Flores Magón 1000, Ignacio Zaragoza, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (202 reviews)
"It was an old building but well maintained and the staff was very nice professional and helpful. The beach was I block away. Look for Marcel restaurant and ask for Enrique!"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025

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Veracruz Suites Hotel
OYO Hotel San Martin

OYO Hotel San Martin

2.5 out of 5
Simon Bolivar No. 70, Esq. Blvd. Avila Camacho, Veracruz, VER
The price is Rp407.092 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
Rp407.092
Rp525.149 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Harbour are located ...
5.2/10 (207 reviews)
"When I arrived there were no rooms available, the receptionist had a malicious attitude, it is a hotel that shows one thing on networks and when I arrived it is a very different one with dirty and poorly organized areas, when I was going to leave, as if by magic a room appeared, When I went to see ..."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

OYO Hotel San Martin
Hotel Villamar

Hotel Villamar

2.5 out of 5
Juan de Dios Peza 677, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Harbour are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (263 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2025

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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 Rp2.322.268 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp2.322.268
Rp2.740.336 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Boca del Río. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Accessibility and Cleanliness"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Grand Fiesta Americana Veracruz
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
Carranza Lighthouse featuring a city and a bay or harbour

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 Zócalo.

Malecon
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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 Zócalo and Benito Juarez Auditorium.

Zona Centro
Veracruz Cathedral which includes a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and performance art

Old Town Veracruz

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

Old Town Veracruz
Naval Historical Museum which includes interior views

Faros

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

Faros
Veracruz Cathedral which includes a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and performance art

Los Portales

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

Los Portales

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