Veracruz City
Any exploration of Veracruz has to begin with its zócalo (also called the Plaza de Armas and Plaza Lerdo), the city’s unofficial outdoor ‘stage’ where…
Must-see attractions in Veracruz City
Veracruz City
Occupying a former naval academy, this high-tech museum offers a titanic lesson in Mexico’s maritime heritage, with plenty of interactive displays and an…
Veracruz City
The city's colonial fortress is almost hidden amid the container ships and cranes across the harbor. The central part of the fortress was a prison, and a…
Veracruz City
Allegedly the best of its kind in Latin America, this aquarium does a good job of showcasing the denizens of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as fishy oddities…
Veracruz City
Facing the waterfront on the malecón, this early 20th century building holds a lighthouse and navy offices guarded by a large statue of Venustiano…
Veracruz City
This colonial-era warehouse has been beautifully converted into an exhibition space and sports a striking mural by Melchor Perado. Worthwhile temporary…
Instituto Veracruzano de Cultura
Veracruz City
A converted church and cloister house some excellent temporary exhibitions as well as works by local contemporary artists.
Museo de la Ciudad de Veracruz
Veracruz City
Housed in a charming colonial-era building, this museum recounts Veracruz’s history from the pre-Hispanic era. Standout exhibits include some Totonaca and…
Veracruz City
A monument to one of Veracruz' most famous musical icons, this museum displays a range of Agustín Lara’s personal belongings, furniture and memorabilia in…
Veracruz City
On the southeast side of the zócalo, this small arts center has rotating photographic and video exhibitions. It’s spread over three floors of a restored…
Statue of Alexander Von Humboldt
Veracruz City
The statue of Alexander Von Humboldt depicts the German naturalist/explorer who visited the area in 1803–04 and collected important information about the…
Veracruz City
A larger-than-life statue of former president, independence-era hero and local boy, Venustiano Carranza, stands guard outside the Faro Carranza.
Veracruz City
Two blocks inland from the malecón is the 1998 Altar a la Patria, an obelisk marking the buried remains of those who defended Veracruz during its numerous…
Veracruz City
This piece of modern architecture with an evening light show that divides opinions is the centre of the Veracruz oil industry. It's not open to the public.
Catedral de la Virgen de la Asunción
Veracruz City
The 18th-century cathedral has doors opening out onto the zócalo and is fairly unremarkable on the inside.
Statue of the Spanish Emigrant
Veracruz City
The statue of the Spanish emigrant, celebrates Veracruz' role as a disembarkation point for immigrants
Veracruz City
This handsome 17th-century building, occupied by local government offices, faces onto the zócalo.