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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Veracruz City
This colonial-era warehouse has been beautifully converted into an exhibition space and sports a striking mural by Melchor Perado. Worthwhile temporary…
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Instituto Veracruzano de Cultura
Veracruz City
A converted church and cloister house some excellent temporary exhibitions as well as works by local contemporary artists.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Veracruz City
A larger-than-life statue of former president, independence-era hero and local boy, Venustiano Carranza, stands guard outside the Faro Carranza.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Statue of the Spanish Emigrant
Veracruz City
The statue of the Spanish emigrant, celebrates Veracruz' role as a disembarkation point for immigrants
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Veracruz City
This handsome 17th-century building, occupied by local government offices, faces onto the zócalo.
