10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Veracruz That You Shouldn't Miss

February 7, 2022 Hector Krause

Discover the best top things to do in Veracruz, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including Fortaleza San Juan de Ulua, Archivo Municipal - Museo de la Ciudad, Plaza Bicentenario, Plaza de Las Armas, Malecon, Los Voladores of Papantla, Pueblo Magico Coatepec, Plaza de la Campana, Hacienda San Francisco Toxpan, Poliforum Mier y Pesado.
Restaurants in Veracruz

1. Fortaleza San Juan de Ulua

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

Fortaleza San Juan de Ulua

2. Archivo Municipal - Museo de la Ciudad

Sur 9 corner Oriente 4, Orizaba 94300 Mexico +52 272 728 9136 http://www.orizaba.travel/archivo-municipal
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Archivo Municipal - Museo de la Ciudad

Located at an old typical house that dates from the XVIII Century, which nowadays works as the Municipal Archives of Orizaba. It exhibits part of the historical and cultural heritage of the city.

3. Plaza Bicentenario

Avenida Poniente 7 between sur 4 and sur 6, Centro, Orizaba 94300 Mexico +52 272 728 9136 http://www.orizaba.travel/parques-con-historia
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Plaza Bicentenario

The Square is established at a building from the XVIII Century that was rescued and adapted to create the Square. It is located next to the Orizaba River and the Animal Sanctuary. Come and enjoy its open areas in a sunny day while playing ping pong with friends or come to the exhibits and cultural events that are held here!

4. Plaza de Las Armas

Calle Miguel Lerdo de Tejada, Veracruz 91700 Mexico http://www.mexicoescultura.com/recinto/67379/en
Excellent
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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

5. 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.

6. Los Voladores of Papantla

Tajin, Veracruz Mexico
Excellent
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4.5 based on 261 reviews

Los Voladores of Papantla

7. Pueblo Magico Coatepec

Plaza Central Plaza Principal, Coatepec Mexico http://www.visitmexico.com/en/magictown/gulf-region/coatepec
Excellent
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4.5 based on 232 reviews

Pueblo Magico Coatepec

8. Plaza de la Campana

Entre Independencia Y Zaragoza, Veracruz 91700 Mexico https://www.facebook.com/pages/Plaza-de-La-Campana/168402590001668?rf=471391426256991
Excellent
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Plaza de la Campana

9. Hacienda San Francisco Toxpan

Calle 6 esquina Av. 36 s/n, Cordoba 94510 Mexico +52 271 143 0029 http://www.vive.cordoba.gob.mx
Excellent
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Hacienda San Francisco Toxpan

10. Poliforum Mier y Pesado

Oriente 6 And Sur 31, Orizaba 94300 Mexico +52 272 728 9136 http://www.orizaba.travel/mier-y-pesado-castle
Excellent
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4.5 based on 271 reviews

Poliforum Mier y Pesado

It was declared as a “National Artistic Monument” on February 2014. This building is of great architectural beauty and is part of the Mier y Pesado Foundation, also known as “The Castle of Orizaba”. It has museums, a restaurant zone, big gardens with figure-shaped trees decorating them and a pond. Museums Schedule Francisco Gabilondo Soler Museum Traditional Costume Museum Orizaba Yesterday and Today Museum with Presidents Room Wednesday - Monday from 11:00 to 19:00 h

Reviewed By kiki10

An excellent option to visit you can find museums, restaurants and nice gardens, you can spend all day in this visit, if you are traveling with children this is a good option

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