Top Experiences in San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

Get to know the historic center of Veracruz, where you can see important colonial buildings, and the old fortress of San Juan de Ulua, which has been used for different purposes from Hospital to Jail. Then enjoy the modern area of Boca del Río, where there are different shopping malls, hotels, where you can also find the second Catholic church, in a new continent.

Discover the main attractions of Veracruz: The Aquarium, the fort of San Juan de Ulua, enjoy a boat ride through the mangroves and taste delicious seafood in Mandinga and after that travel by tram to go towards the city centre. With this package you will avoid rows and save time and money.

This package is ideal to visit the places that you should not miss in Veracruz. We will begin with a visit to the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa, which was built on the orders of Hernán Cortés, as it protected Veracruz from the pirate and corsair attacks of the time. A guide will tell you all the history and legends that the oldest prison in Mexico houses. At the end of this visit, we will go to Mandinga, where we will enjoy a boat ride through the mangrove area and we will also have time to eat delicious freshly cooked seafood in Mandinga restaurants. To finish the tour, we will visit the historic center of Veracruz aboard a traditional tram, from where we will be able to observe the most important and beautiful sites of the city.

Know the history of this fortress with more than 500 years old. This place operated as a fortress, customs, presidential house, hospital and jail. Walk through the corridors accompanied by a guide who will tell you legends and history during the walk.