Malecon Travel Guide

Veracruz

A coastal cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a large white building, and a port with cranes.
A historic building with a clock tower and a statue in front.
Plaza Acuario with a tiled roof and arched entrances.
A street lined with palm trees and historic buildings, including a prominent white church tower.
An interior of a church with high arched ceilings, wooden pews, and chandeliers.

Stay near popular Malecon attractions

An aquarium with large tanks, underwater viewing areas, and illuminated fish displays.

Veracruz Aquarium

8.8/10 (1,473 reviews)
Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.
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Things to do

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

Rp355.982
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Turibus Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Veracruz

Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour

Rp142.393
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Rp142.393
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

Rp508.546
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

Rp646.870
per adult
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
Veracruz City Tour with San Juan de Ulúa and Mandinga Boat

Veracruz City Tour with San Juan de Ulúa and Mandinga Boat

Rp951.997
per adult
Veracruz City Tour with San Juan de Ulúa and Mandinga Boat
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Where to stay in Malecon

Find the best Malecon areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A statue of a man in a suit standing in front of a large white building with a clock tower.

Old Town Veracruz

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

A historic building with a clock tower, a statue, and a plaza with street lamps.

Faros

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

A waterfront promenade with a central plaza, a clock tower, and modern buildings.

Zona Centro

While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Harbour and Zócalo.

A coastal cityscape with modern buildings, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

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.

Salvador Díaz Mirón

While visiting Salvador Díaz Mirón, you might make a stop by sights like Benito Juarez Auditorium and Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri.

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