Mocambo Beach
Playa Mocambo
The most popular urban beach between Veracruz and Boca del Río, with a long sandy shore, palm-leaf shade shelters, and seafood stalls.
Playa Mocambo is the most popular beach in metropolitan Veracruz. Its long sandy stretch is dotted with palm-thatched shade shelters, where you can rent chairs and order seafood and beer. It gets very lively on weekends. Next door is the historic Mocambo Hotel. The sea here is shallow Gulf of Mexico water with a greenish tint, not as clear as the Caribbean, but good for wading and watching the sunset. Keep an eye on your belongings, and note that swimming is prohibited during winter northerly wind events.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Boca del Río
- Veracruz Aquarium
- Baluarte de Santiago
- Malecón of Veracruz
- Naval Museum of Mexico
- Venustiano Carranza Lighthouse
- Gran Café de la Parroquia
- Cathedral of Veracruz