Malecon Travel Guide
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.
Things to do
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
Veracruz City Tour with San Juan de Ulúa and Mandinga Boat
Top hotels in Malecon
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Todo bien
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Moderate hotel. Beds are hard and no blankets. Only good part was room service. Won’t stay there again
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Royalty
Na
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Outside of one odd detail I liked everything about this hotel. The room was great. I didn't use the pool but it was inviting. There was a family there enjoying their time so I let them be haha. I use the gym very nice. The complimentary breakfast was surprisingly filling. However, the one issue I ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Veracruz
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Veracruz
The hotel is very old, and it was not clean at all. My bathroom flooded when I showered..
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Malecon
Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
Zona Centro
While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zócalo and Naval Historical Museum.
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 Villa del Mar Beach.
