Location: Veracruz
Top Things to do in Veracruz
10 Things to do in Veracruz That You Shouldn't Miss
Veracruz (American Spanish: [beɾaˈkɾus] ( listen)), formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (American Spanish: [beɾaˈkɾuz ðe iɣˈnasjo ðe la ˈʝaβe]), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave), is one of the 31 states that, along with the Federal District, comprise the 32 federative entities of Mexico. It is divided in 212 municipalities and its capital city is Xalapa-Enríquez.
Restaurants in Veracruz
1. 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.
2. San Juan de Ulua
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,100 reviews
Visitors can tour this impressive fort, which Hernán Cortés built to deter pirate attacks.
Reviewed By marisa582002 - Mesquite, United States
This is a nice place to visit, it used to be a very famous prison, is the Mexican version of Alcatraz. 4 Mexican Presidents were in this jail. Has a lot of history. It was very hard for prisoners to escape, but there were some that were able to do so. You have to visit if you go to Veracruz!!
3. Museo Naval Mexico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 498 reviews
This museum documents the history of Mexico's navy.
Reviewed By Kikiferret
Great naval museum, with a lot of rooms (all air conditioned) full with historic things of the Veracruz harbor and the Mexican Navy, several scale models of ships, planes, helicopters (one real), guns, uniforms, and all the naval parafernalia and traditions within a historic building. A must if you visit the city.
4. 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.
5. Papantla
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By elyem
The archeological site El Tajin is easily reached from either Posa Rica as Papantla by public transportation, or by the so called collectivos and taxis. A bus costs M$15 one way, a collectivo M$20. Last bus back to Papantla is around 7:30 pm and takes 15 minutes. Catch bus adjacent to the Pemex gas station. It is a 20 minute walk from the bus stop to the entrance. Vendors sell water, snacks and souvenirs. Entrance fee is N$70. The site is wonderful with many benches to sit down and look at the beautiful buildings, carvings and to just ponder. You will need at least two hours to walk the area. It is hot, so take your time. The small museum has a model of the site and some interesting relics and carvings In the middle of the site, a handful vendors sell snacks and drinks. Many small stalls bordering the parking lot sell food and drinks. Unfortunately the only bathroom at the entrance was out of water and therefore out of order. One could use a less clean bathroom at one of the stalls. Good for a splendid half day visit.
6. Los Voladores of Papantla
7. Costa Esmeralda
8. Aquatico Inbursa Waterpark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
World class waterpark located in the beautiful Port of Veracruz with unique attractions in the entire country. The best waterpark in México.
9. Chachalacas Beach
10. Laguna de Mandinga
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By gopkrs - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
This is still a pueblito even though it is only a short way off the main hwy on the outskirts of town near the water where they are building new hotels. I had the Robalo (sea bass) a la plancha (grilled) and it was really good. The other choice is Huachinango (red snapper). The people are really friendly. Paid a 3 piece band (they were good) 70 pesos to play la vida no valle nada. Kind of out of the ordinary for Veracruz but everyone knows it. Took the boat (lancha) ride in the lagoon. Glad I went there.
