Veracruz Trip Overview
Discover the highlights of Veracruz that include admission to San Juan de Ulúa, a 16th-century fortress and one of Veracruz’s most visited landmarks. You’ll also see city sights such as the Zocalo, the Municipal Palace, and the ‘malecón,’ visit the wonderful naval museum and know the biggest and most important aquarium in Latin America.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Veracruz, Mexico
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico
Discover the highlights of Veracruz that include admission to San Juan de Ulúa, a 16th-century fortress and one of Veracruz’s most visited landmarks. You’ll also see city sights such as the Zocalo, the Municipal Palace, and the ‘malecón,’ visit the wonderful naval museum and know the biggest and most important aquarium in Latin America.
Itinerary
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Stop At: San Juan de Ulua, Veracruz Mexico
After pickup from your Veracruz hotel by minivan, head with your guide to the Fort of San Juan de Ulúa, the first stop of the day.
Set on the water overlooking the Veracruz port, the San Juan de Ulúa complex dates back to 1565 and is one of the oldest fortresses in the Americas. It has played a part in several major events in Mexican history, and today acts as a museum. Explore the fortress with your guide to learn about its history as a prison and presidential residence.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Plaza de Las Armas, Calle Miguel Lerdo de Tejada, Veracruz 91700 Mexico
When you leave San Juan de Ulúa, hop back in the minivan to begin your Veracruz sightseeing tour. This panoramic city tour covers Veracruz’s top sights, including the Old Customs Building, the Edificio de Correos y Telegrafos (Postal and Telegraph buildings), Santiago’s Bulwark (defense wall), the train station and the city’s 18th-century cathedral.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museo Naval Mexico, Calle Mariano Arista No 418, Veracruz 91700 Mexico
Enjoy to the maximum the Naval Museum, with a minimalist and modern design that stands
in the port, an enclosure that presents, in a playful and interactive way, the history of the Mexican Navy from its beginnings to contemporary times, here you can interact with pieces and naval officers.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Acuario de Veracruz, Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho s/n, Veracruz 91900 Mexico
The Tour will end with the Veracruz Aquarium, the largest and most important in Mexico and Latin America and Latin America where we will let you enjoy some free time.
Duration: 1 hour
