The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Veracruz, Veracruz

December 2, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Discover the best top things to do in Veracruz, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including El Tajin, Fortaleza San Juan de Ulua, Distrito Boca, Chapel of the Rosary, Plaza de Las Armas, San Juan de Ulua, Malecon, Papantla, Canonero Guanajuato, Los Voladores of Papantla.
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1. El Tajin

Zocalo, Papantla 93479 Mexico +52 784 881 2727 [email protected] http://www.cumbretajin.com
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5.0 based on 648 reviews

El Tajin

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. Fortaleza San Juan de Ulua

Camino Escénico a San Juan de Ulúa S/N, Veracruz 91891 Mexico +52 229 938 5151
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5.0 based on 33 reviews

Fortaleza San Juan de Ulua

3. Distrito Boca

Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho Costa de Oro, Veracruz Mexico
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Distrito Boca

4. Chapel of the Rosary

Elodia Rosales s/n, Centro. La Antigua, Veracruz 91687 Mexico +52 296 962 0306
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Chapel of the Rosary

This chapel, built in 1523, is claimed by some to be the first church ever constructed in continental America.

5. Plaza de Las Armas

Calle Miguel Lerdo de Tejada, Veracruz 91700 Mexico http://www.mexicoescultura.com/recinto/67379/en
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4.5 based on 203 reviews

Plaza de Las Armas

This town square is a favorite performance spot for local bands.

Reviewed By alikarim - Dallas, United States

This place is called Zócalo de Veracruz; and is a very nice outdoor square in the city center; with lots of restaurants, live bands and klots of locals, families using this oplace, dancing and enjoying. There are souvenir and food carts here too. Very lively most of the time, especially at night. A must visit at night

6. San Juan de Ulua

Veracruz Mexico 2-938-5151 http://www.sanjuandeulua.inah.gob.mx/
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4.5 based on 1,100 reviews

San Juan de Ulua

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!!

7. Malecon

Veracruz 91700 Mexico
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4.5 based on 1,015 reviews

Malecon

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.

8. Papantla

Veracruz Mexico
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4.5 based on 207 reviews

Papantla

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.

9. Canonero Guanajuato

Boulevard Ovieda Plaza Banderas, Veracruz 92829 Mexico +52 229 224 6722 [email protected] http://c07.org/museo/index.html
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4.5 based on 215 reviews

Canonero Guanajuato

It´s the firs Interactive Naval Museum en Latin American. You´re going to know about naval history and see all the ship, aroun 16 diferent areas. It´s great. And is in Veracruz, I mean, Boca del Río. Boca del Río it´s a beutiful place, has diferents shops, hotels, bar-restaurants (the sea food is excelent) and one war ship, Cañonero Guanajuato. You don´t forget it.

10. Los Voladores of Papantla

Tajin, Veracruz Mexico
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4.5 based on 261 reviews

Los Voladores of Papantla

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