Top Things to do in Veracruz
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Discover the best top things to do in Veracruz, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including El Tajin, Museo de Antropologia de Xalapa, Parque Zaragoza, Acuario de Veracruz, Malecon, Cascada de Texolo, Pueblo Magico Coatepec, Nanciyaga, Teleferico de Orizaba, Ecoparque Rio.
Restaurants in Veracruz
1. El Tajin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 648 reviews
These extensive ruins give a glimpse into Totonac society at its height.
Reviewed By lluxd87 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Our first pyramid in Mexico, cannot wait to see more. El Tajin has lots of stories to share, even if most of the site and old city is destroyed. Just to imagine how they built such a magical place back then makes me speechless. Our guide Jorge was very knowledgeable and friendly, so was our group transport, comfortable. Looking forward to the pyramid of the sun.
2. Museo de Antropologia de Xalapa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 564 reviews
This top-notch anthropology museum displays the diversity of Mexican cultures.
Reviewed By Gudnar - Mexico City, Mexico
If you love museums and ancient Mexican culture, this is a must visit place to you. This is a beautiful place full of hundred of diverse pieces, very well kept and protected. The most famous pieces are the giant heads found in Veracruz state. Museum is very well designed, with good illumination and enough space to walk and enjoy the collection. It is also a very quiet place with very few visitors. Despite of you can download a museum guide app for free for your mobile phone, I strongly suggest you to pay for guide service. Those guys know in deep each piece and connections among them. You can enjoy this service for a very affordable price. My 11 years son enjoyed Nestor explanations and he had the chance to ask him many questions. Guide services are available in Spanish, English and French. If your are carrying your professional camera, you have to pay an admission fee to use it. Thanks Nestor for your marvelous explanations and for allow us traveling in the past with those cultures!
3. Parque Zaragoza
4. Acuario de Veracruz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,003 reviews
This impressive new aquarium is home to over 3,000 species of both local and international marine life.
Reviewed By guillermob491 - Mexico City, Mexico
Perfectly organized, air conditioned , no busy lines, free for senior citizens, with mexican i.d., entrance fee only 80 pesos which is a steal, considering whay you pay for the same in Canada and USA. You can arrive right at the entrance by bus which is only 9 Pesos and come one after another, either direction.Dowtown or Boca del Rio.
5. Malecon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,015 reviews
A beautiful street bordered on one side by the harbor.
Reviewed By DonCesar - Nuremberg, Germany
Souvenir and food stalls on the end closer to downtown, this place is good for a walk after dinner. It’s crowded and cheerful during Sunday nights.
6. Cascada de Texolo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By tamaraf829 - Cagliari, Italy
We loved !!! It is a great place , a really full immersion in the nature. The local people are really taking care of the environment , they respect and they keep clean all the area. We strongly recommend the visite to the waterfalls !!!
7. Pueblo Magico Coatepec
8. Nanciyaga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By travelwithlouis45
I loved taking a day to travel to Catemaco and do this tour. The greens that you see in the jungle are unlike anything else I have seen. There are old statues everywhere (I think otemec) Overall I loved the experience.
9. Teleferico de Orizaba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 523 reviews
Orizaba’s Cable Car, with its 917 meters of length, is the third longest in Mexico. It connects Historic Downtown with the top of the Cerro del Borrego. Live an adventure to 320 meters of height that you will never forget!
Reviewed By Lakesidehero - Lakeside, United States
I got to the area and easily bought a round trip ticket for 70 pesos. This allows 2 hours. I had to wait in line for about 30 for my 3 o'clock ride. Ride is cool. They do have and follow covid precautions too. One house hold per car about 4 or 5 max riders. I got a solo car. I took in the views. About a 5 minute ride. I walked around the mointain top and took pics. The have a few things to see. An Orizaba history museum and a reenactment of how the french fought against mexico. They have a zipline too. It's about 150-200 yards. Cost 100 pesos. Small snack bar area. Two hours is plenty of time.
10. Ecoparque Rio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 250 reviews
Wear comfy shoes and walk down its bridges and the riverbank of the Orizaba River where you will appreciate the combination of a historic colonial city with an extraordinary environmental setting. You will find an Animal Sanctuary, which is one of a kind in the State of Veracruz. This Animal Sanctuary has allowed the captive breeding of endangered species such as the jaguar. Other animal species you will be able to see here are: tigers, dromedaries, crocodiles, black bears, spider monkeys and many more!
Reviewed By ramon131313 - Morovis, Caribbean
Was a nice and great place to visit. I went with a group of friends. You can walk around the Paseo de los Artistas o Paseo del Zoologico. At the paseo de los Artistas you can walk near the Orizaba River and you can see a lot of beautiful arts and paintings, and to the other site of the river you can see the paseo del zoologico, and there you can see a lot of beautiful animals. You can have a great time.
