Ignacio Zaragoza Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Veracruz Harbour featuring a square or plaza, a sunset and a city

Veracruz Harbour

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port.

Veracruz Harbour
Veracruz Aquarium featuring interior views and marine life

Veracruz Aquarium

Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.

Veracruz Aquarium
San Juan de Ulua Castle featuring heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

San Juan de Ulua Castle

Once the main landing point for new arrivals to Spanish-ruled Mexico, this 16th-century fortress is shrouded in the legends of explorers and pirate attacks.

San Juan de Ulua Castle
Veracruz Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Veracruz Cathedral

4/5(2 reviews)

Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.

Veracruz Cathedral
Carranza Lighthouse featuring a city, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture

Carranza Lighthouse

4/5(1 review)

Overlooking the port of Veracruz is a grandiose neoclassical building featuring a lighthouse that once guided ships around the city’s bay.

Carranza Lighthouse
Naval Historical Museum featuring a square or plaza and military items

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.

Naval Historical Museum

Activities

Tour with Certified Guide to Xalapa, Xico and Coatepec

Tour with Certified Guide to Xalapa, Xico and Coatepec

AU$127
per adult
Tour with Certified Guide to Xalapa, Xico and Coatepec
Full Day Tour to the Magic Town of Orizaba from Veracruz or Boca del Río

Tour to Orizaba and Cordoba from Veracruz or Boca del Río

AU$144
per adult
Tour to Orizaba and Cordoba from Veracruz or Boca del Río
Tour to Tajín and Papantla from Veracruz or Boca del Río

Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway

AU$152
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

AU$123
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation
Catemaco & The Tuxtlas Day Trip from Veracruz

Catemaco & The Tuxtlas Day Trip from Veracruz (with boat)

AU$239
per adult
Catemaco & The Tuxtlas Day Trip from Veracruz (with boat)
Turibus Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Veracruz

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

AU$10
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
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Our pick of the best Ignacio Zaragoza Hotel Deals

Hotel Villamar
Hotel Villamar
2.5 out of 5
Juan de Dios Peza 677, Veracruz, VER
The price is AU$80 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$80
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Harbour are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (233 reviews)
"Todo bien muy limpio y de acuerdo con lo reservado"

Reviewed on 13 Dec. 2024

Hotel Villamar
Hotel Acuario de Veracruz
Hotel Acuario de Veracruz
3 out of 5
Velencia No. 225, Col. Ignacio Zaragoza, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free parking, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and ...
6/10 (293 reviews)
"Si pueden hospedarse en otro hotel haganlo no tienen wi-fi en las habitaciones y tampoco cuentan con servicio a la habitacion como se describe en la pagina cuando haces la reservacion."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024

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Hotel Acuario de Veracruz
Hotel Hostal de Cortes
Hotel Hostal de Cortes
3 out of 5
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho, Veracruz, VER
The price is AU$85 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$85
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free parking, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (516 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean. Excellent service and close to beach and attractions. Valet parking was very convenient due to parking limitations on street. Towels were a little worn out and need replacement."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Hotel Hostal de Cortes
Hotel Maritimo
Hotel Maritimo
3 out of 5
Dr. Horacio Díaz Correa #125, Col. Zaragoza, Veracruz, VER
The price is AU$39 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
AU$39
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Harbour are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (24 reviews)
"comfortable bed. nice bathroom. close to malecon. good air conditioning."

Reviewed on 20 Oct. 2016

Hotel Maritimo
Capital O Veracruz Suites
Capital O Veracruz Suites
2.5 out of 5
Av. Ricardo Flores Magón 1000, Ignacio Zaragoza, Veracruz, VER
The price is AU$85 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
AU$85
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (165 reviews)
Servicio excelente
"Es la tercera vez en un año que me hospedo en el hotel, me gusta mucho por ser un lugar limpio y muy espacioso, el personal muy amable, por lo qye si me volvería a hospedar en otra ocasión, además que tiene muy buena ubicación"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2024

Capital O Veracruz Suites
Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas
Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas
4 out of 5
Blvd Adolfo Ruiz Cortines 3495, Boca del Río, VER
The price is AU$137 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$137
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Boca del Río. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,191 reviews)
"Bien ubicada, buen servicio,buena relación calidad/precio."

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas
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Other neighbourhoods around Ignacio Zaragoza

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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.

Vista Mar
Carranza Lighthouse featuring a city and a bay or harbour

Malecon

3/5(2 area reviews)

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 Carranza Lighthouse.

Malecon
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Zona Centro

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

Zona Centro
Veracruz Cathedral which includes a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and performance art

Old Town Veracruz

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

Old Town Veracruz
Naval Historical Museum which includes interior views

Faros

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

Faros
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Los Laureles 2

While there might not be top attractions in Los Laureles 2, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aquatico Inbursa and Benito Juarez Auditorium.

Los Laureles 2

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