Malecón of Veracruz
Malecón de Veracruz
A seaside promenade along the port where you can watch giant ships come and go, board sightseeing boats, and browse souvenir stalls and snack vendors.
The Malecón begins near the Carranza Lighthouse and runs south along the port. On one side is one of Mexico's busiest ports, where you can see container ships and naval vessels, and across the water is the Fort of San Juan de Ulúa. Along the promenade, artisans and souvenir vendors set up stalls, and vendors sell ice cream and snacks. From the pier you can take an hour-long harbor cruise around the fort and offshore islands. In the evening, the promenade is busiest with locals taking a stroll, and you can walk all the way south to the aquarium and the coastal avenue.
Opening hours
All day; cruises approx. 09:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Venustiano Carranza Lighthouse
- Baluarte de Santiago
- Gran Café de la Parroquia
- Naval Museum of Mexico
- Cathedral of Veracruz
- Zócalo of Veracruz
- San Juan de Ulúa
- Veracruz Aquarium