Our hotel was smack in the middle of the Malecon so my wife and I grew very intimate with the pulse of this area. The Malecon reeks of history and contains interesting buildings, statues, cafes, and curio shops. It's where you can board the famous...More

I stayed at the Emporio, so I had a good view of everyone on the waterfront. Was very popular, but not much to look at. One night, there was a kid using a green laser to blind people (including me), so that wasn't fun. Interesting...More

Waterfront with huge shipping container boats in harbor. Nothing special but this and zoology bout all VC has to offer

The Malecon is a great place to people watch and soak in the local music and culture which is unique to Veracruz. There are a multitude of restaurants and coffee shops with sidewalk café style seating. The adjacent park offers a different type of band...More

I had the chance to take a walk through the neighborhood at night, there was many people in the streets, many dinning options, local music, and the most curious: Boys diving from the docks to look for a coin that you throw. (WOW) At night....More

You have to go. You will walk by the Malecon because it is right in the center of everything. The shops are staffed by locals selling the typical tourist stuff. Always fun to look.

A very nice place for an evening stroll. Stay away from the edge of the pier though if you are not a swimmer.

Beautiful view! Very peaceful. It's a Thursday and it's not much action; according to locals the weekend is when there is more sidewalks vendors. Because it's by the beach it can get cold, specially in the late afternoon to evening (bring a light sweater). You...More

Amazing! My family and I fell in love with Veracruz! The malecón has so much to see! it's is amazing!

The Malecon is very pretty, mostly a historical Boardwalk. Don't get me wrong it is a must see but does not compare to the other things Veracruz has to offer.