Faros Travel Guide
Veracruz
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Veracruz Aquarium
Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.
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 Faros
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
The view was on the one side. The rooms are run down and ours was smelly like drainage. The hotel is nice on the outside and in the corridors but the rooms need an overhaul. It seems that the last time the rooms were renovated was at least 20 years ago. The staff is nice, the location is great as ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
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Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel El Faro Veracruz
Hotel Baluarte
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were helpful and friendly. Shower worked well. Pool was a lovely area A good breakfast was available
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Ruiz Milán Hotel
Room for the price is ok. Staff is nice. Hotel near to turísticos attractions.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hotel Posada del Carmen
Place was a dump. Now having said that ot was a reasonable value and a place to lay my head. A/C worked fine but no hot water in the shower. By Mexican standards it was fine for a night but if you are expecting a proper squeaky clean fancy hotel room I would move on. The young lady at reception was ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Faros
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 Carranza Lighthouse while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
Malecon
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 Villa del Mar Beach.
Zona Centro
While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zócalo and Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri.
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.
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 Estadio Universitario Beto Avila.
