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Things to do with friends in Veracruz

What are fun things to do with friends in Veracruz?

We checked 46 real places in Veracruz from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 3 parks and outdoor spots, 3 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Veracruz, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Plan A

Fototeca de Veracruz to Nuevo Destino Bar

Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Fototeca de Veracruz

    Calle Mario Molina, 91701 Veracruz City, VER

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Parque Álvaro Obregón

    Veracruz City, Municipio de Veracruz

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Prendes

    Avenida Independencia, 91701 Veracruz City, VER

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at estudio W

    Callejón 21 de Febrero, 91900 Veracruz City, VER

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at Deportivo España

    Calle Díaz Aragón, 91900 Veracruz City, VER

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse Mercado de Artesanías "Miguel Alemán Valdés"

    Paseo Insurgentes Veracruzanos, 91701 Veracruz City, VER

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Sanborns

    Avenida Independencia, 91701 Veracruz City, VER

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Nuevo Destino Bar

    Avenida Miguel Hidalgo, 91700 Veracruz City, VER

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

Museo Histórico Naval to el descanso

A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Museo Histórico Naval

    Calle Mariano Arista, 91701 Veracruz City, VER

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Parque a las Madres

    Veracruz City, Municipio de Veracruz

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at El Portón

    Avenida Independencia, 91701 Veracruz City, VER

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Centro Deportivo Veracruzano

    Calle Alonso de Ávila, 91919 Veracruz City, VER

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Plaza Bravo

    Avenida Nicolás Bravo, 91700 Veracruz City, VER

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Cinépolis

    Avenida Miguel Alemán, 91918 Veracruz City, VER

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at PIZZA BURGUER VERACRUZ

    Calle Miguel Lerdo de Tejada 20 B, 91700 Veracruz City, VER

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at el descanso

    Calle Úrsulo Galván, 91700 Veracruz City, VER

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

Auditorio Api to bar san judas tadeo II

High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Auditorio Api

    Calle Montesinos, 91701 Veracruz City, VER

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Ciriaco Vazquez

    Veracruz City, Municipio de Veracruz

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Taquería Cinco

    Callejón M. de Tlapacoyan, 91701 Veracruz City, VER

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at Cinebox

    Eje 1 Poniente 924, 91779 Veracruz City, VER

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at Estadio Deportivo Veracruzano "Beto Ávila"

    Calle Paseo de las Jacarandas, 91919 Virginia, VER

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse Mercado Unidad Veracruzana

    Calle Juan Soto, 91700 Veracruz City, VER

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Taconora

    Calle Mario Molina, 91701 Veracruz City, VER

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at bar san judas tadeo II

    Calle Paso y Troncoso, 91700 Veracruz City, VER

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in Veracruz

Real places in Veracruz for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit Parque Álvaro Obregón

    Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.

    FreeVeracruz City, Municipio de Veracruz
  2. Eat at Toks

    A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.

    $12–20 (estimate)Calle Aquiles Serdán, 91700 Veracruz City, VER
  3. Go to estudio W

    Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.

    $15–30 (estimate)Callejón 21 de Febrero, 91900 Veracruz City, VER
  4. Snack stop at Gran Cafe del Portal

    A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.

    $8–18 (estimate)Avenida Independencia, 91701 Veracruz City, VER

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Date night ideas in Veracruz

Real places in Veracruz for two people, with a rough cost per person.

  1. Coffee at Gran Cafe del Portal

    Short, cheap, and easy to make longer if it goes well.

    $8–18 (estimate)Avenida Independencia, 91701 Veracruz City, VER
  2. Walk through Parque Álvaro Obregón

    Free, and easy to talk while you walk side by side.

    FreeVeracruz City, Municipio de Veracruz
  3. Look around Museo Recinto de La Reforma

    Something to look at together, so there is always something to talk about.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Calle Benito Juárez, 91701 Veracruz City, VER
  4. Dinner at Prendes

    Pick a table where you can talk, and share a few dishes if you both like that.

    $20–40 (estimate)Avenida Independencia, 91701 Veracruz City, VER
  5. Drinks at Bar "La Terminal" (21+)

    One drink, then decide together if the night keeps going.

    $12–30 (estimate)Calle Hernán Cortés, 91700 Veracruz City, VER

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Things to do with a large group in Veracruz

Real places in Veracruz for a group of 10 or more people.

  1. Play at estudio W

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)Callejón 21 de Febrero, 91900 Veracruz City, VER
  2. Park time at Parque Álvaro Obregón

    Bring a ball, a frisbee or lawn games. Free, and easy to split into smaller groups.

    FreeVeracruz City, Municipio de Veracruz
  3. Dinner at Prendes

    Book ahead for a big table, and ask if they can seat your group together.

    $20–40 (estimate)Avenida Independencia, 91701 Veracruz City, VER
  4. Drinks at Hibrido (21+)

    Only for groups where everyone is 21+. Ask about a reserved table for a big party.

    $12–30 (estimate)Avenida 20 de Noviembre, 91700 Veracruz City, VER

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Weekend in Veracruz with friends

A two-day plan of real places in Veracruz, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

  1. Saturday morning: Museo de la Ciudad

    Start the day with a museum, gallery or other sight. Check opening days before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Calle Esteban Morales, 91700 Veracruz City, VER
  2. Saturday lunch: Prendes

    Sit down together for lunch. Book ahead if the group is big.

    $12–20 (estimate)Avenida Independencia, 91701 Veracruz City, VER
  3. Saturday afternoon: Parque Álvaro Obregón

    Free, and easy to split up and meet again. Good for a walk between stops.

    FreeVeracruz City, Municipio de Veracruz
  4. Saturday night: bar anggy (21+)

    A drink or two to end the day. Everyone needs to be 21 or older.

    $12–30 (estimate)Calle Úrsulo Galván, 91700 Veracruz City, VER
  5. Sunday morning: coffee at Gran Cafe del Portal

    A slow start for the last day. Quick, cheap, and easy to fit a group in.

    $8–18 (estimate)Avenida Independencia, 91701 Veracruz City, VER
  6. Sunday afternoon: estudio W

    Bowling, an arcade or a movie. Something to do together before heading home.

    $15–30 (estimate)Callejón 21 de Febrero, 91900 Veracruz City, VER

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Birthday ideas for adults in Veracruz

Real places in Veracruz for a birthday the whole group will show up for.

  1. Birthday dinner at Prendes

    Book a table for the whole group and let the birthday person order first.

    $20–40 (estimate)Avenida Independencia, 91701 Veracruz City, VER
  2. Play at estudio W

    Something to do together beats only sitting and talking. Book ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)Callejón 21 de Febrero, 91900 Veracruz City, VER
  3. Drinks at LA KATRINA BAR (21+)

    Finish the night with a round on the group for the birthday person.

    $12–30 (estimate)Calle Corregidora, 91900 Veracruz City, VER
  4. Visit Antiguo Hospital Militar San Carlos

    A low-key daytime start before dinner, good for a smaller group.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Calle Aquiles Serdán, 91700 Veracruz City, VER
  5. Picnic at Parque Álvaro Obregón

    Bring a cake and some snacks. Free, and nobody has to shout over music.

    FreeVeracruz City, Municipio de Veracruz

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Things to do with friends under 21 in Veracruz

Real places in Veracruz for a group where some friends are under 21.

  1. Play at estudio W

    Games or fun for the group. Call ahead if the group is big.

    $15–30 (estimate)Callejón 21 de Febrero, 91900 Veracruz City, VER
  2. See a movie at Cinépolis

    Check showtimes first, and pick a film the whole group can agree on.

    $15–30 (estimate)Avenida Miguel Alemán, 91918 Veracruz City, VER
  3. Get active at Unidad Deportiva Carlos Serdán

    Play, swim or work out together. Some places need a pass or booking, so call first.

    $10–25 (estimate)Calle Hernán Cortés, 91712 Veracruz City, VER
  4. Coffee or a snack at Gran Cafe del Portal

    A cheap place to sit and hang out. Order something small and stay a while.

    $8–18 (estimate)Avenida Independencia, 91701 Veracruz City, VER
  5. Eat at Prendes

    Order a few dishes to share to keep the bill down. Check the menu online first.

    $12–20 (estimate)Avenida Independencia, 91701 Veracruz City, VER
  6. Hang out at Parque Álvaro Obregón

    Free to visit. Bring a ball or a frisbee if you want to play.

    FreeVeracruz City, Municipio de Veracruz

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Places in Veracruz

Places to eat

Bars and nightlife (21+)

Sights

Parks and outdoor spots

Game spots

Sports venues

Places to shop

How much does a day out with friends cost in Veracruz?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Veracruz costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What can a group do in Veracruz for free?

Free places on our list include Parque Álvaro Obregón, Parque a las Madres and Ciriaco Vazquez. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.

Where can friends eat in Veracruz?

Good places to start are Prendes, Sanborns and Gran Cafe del Portal. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in Veracruz?

Sights on our list include Fototeca de Veracruz, Museo Recinto de La Reforma and Museo Histórico Naval. The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in Veracruz?

Try visit Parque Álvaro Obregón, eat at Toks and go to estudio W. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in Veracruz?

Try coffee at Gran Cafe del Portal, walk through Parque Álvaro Obregón and look around Museo Recinto de La Reforma. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.

What are good things to do with a large group in Veracruz?

Try play at estudio W, park time at Parque Álvaro Obregón and dinner at Prendes. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.

What can friends do on a weekend in Veracruz?

Try saturday morning: Museo de la Ciudad, saturday lunch: Prendes and saturday afternoon: Parque Álvaro Obregón. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in Veracruz?

Try birthday dinner at Prendes, play at estudio W and drinks at LA KATRINA BAR (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in Veracruz?

Try play at estudio W, see a movie at Cinépolis and get active at Unidad Deportiva Carlos Serdán. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Veracruz?

Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.

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