Xalapa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of the Mexican state of Veracruz
About Xalapa
Xalapa is known as the "Athens of Veracruz" because of the strong cultural influence of its major university, Universidad Veracruzana (the main public university in the State of Veracruz). General Enriquez is known for policies encouraging the educational system in Xalapa. Culturally, Xalapa has a wide variety of events associated with its theatres, museums, and street art. Many musicians and dancers frequently perform in the center in the nights, especially on special occasions and events of celebration or commemoration; they often dance the fandango. Art has a keen following in Xalapa. ThePinacoteca Diego Riverais a large art museum, located near the City Hall and Parque Juárez in downtown, it has the largest collection of Diego Rivera's paintings in all of Mexico. In 2010, Xalapa was ho
Top Attractions in Xalapa
Explore the best things to see and do in Xalapa:
- ★Anthropology Museum of Xalapa
- ★Botanical Garden Francisco Javier Clavijero
- ★Jardín de Esculturas
- ★Juárez Park
- ★Museo Hacienda El Lencero
- ★Patio Muñoz
- ★Pinacoteca Diego Rivera
- ★Xalapa Catedral
Where to Eat in Xalapa
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Asadero Cien - Zaragoza
- 🍴Bacan Macut
- 🍴Cariño Mío Restaurante
- 🍴Casumi
- 🍴Cocina alteña
- 🍴El Itacate fonda
Where to Stay in Xalapa
- 🏨Hotel Central Xalapa
- 🏨Hotel Misión Express Xalapa Centro
- 🏨Hotel Mision Xalapa Plaza de las Convenciones
- 🏨Posada La Mariquinta
Xalapa Travel Guide Sections
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