Faro Venustiano Carranza Lighthouse, set within 1 miles from the Hotel Jar8 Acuario Enfrente Al Acuario De Veracruz as well as the 18th - century cathedral "Roman Catholic Diocese of Veracruz" placed just a 5-minute drive away are well worth visiting. If you want to explore even more landmarks in Veracruz, consider checking out the historic fortress "Castle of San Juan de Ulua", which is located 1.1 miles away.