Xalapa de Enríquez

Worth seeing in and around Xalapa de Enríquez

9 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Museo de Antropología de Xalapa

   The Xalapa Museum of Anthropology is an anthropological museum in the city of Xalapa, capital of the state of Veracruz in eastern Mexico. It is known for its collection of artifacts from Mesoamerican Gulf Coast cultures such as the Olmec, Totonac, and Huastec, including several Olmec colossal heads.

   1.2 km · museum in Xalapa, Mexico · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Xalapa Cathedral

   Xalapa Cathedral or in full, Catedral Metropolitana de la Inmaculada Concepción de Xalapa is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Xalapa, Veracruz, in eastern Mexico. The see of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Xalapa, it is one of the oldest constructions of the city.

   1.4 km · cathedral · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Estadio Xalapeño

   The Stadium at Xalapa, Veracruz, is located a few blocks south and downhill of the center of town, and can be easily seen from the terraces of Parque Juárez. The place was identified in the 1920s by William K. Boone, then president of the local Chamber of Commerce, as a natural stadium similar to those of the classical stadiums and theaters of ancient Greece.

   2.4 km · stadium in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Parque Juárez

   Parque Juárez is a public park in the city of Xalapa, in the state of Veracruz in eastern Mexico. It was inaugurated in 1892 and named in honor of Benito Juárez, 20 years after his death.

   1.6 km · public park in Xalapa, Mexico · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Parque Los Berros

   Parque Los Berros, in Xalapa, Veracruz, is located a short distance to the southeast of the center of town, in the neighbourhood of the Stadium. Its name was derived from an edible herb called berro that used to grow in the area.

   2.1 km · Park in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico · Wikipedia
6. 06
   El Colegio de Veracruz

   The El Colegio de Veracruz is a college in the city of Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico. is a public institution in Veracruz dedicated to higher education and research in Political Science, Public Administration, and Regional Development.

   1.4 km · College in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Xalapa

   The Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Xalapa is a university in the city of Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico.

   6.4 km · university in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico · Wikipedia
8. 08
   Jardín de Esculturas

   Jardín de Esculturas is a museum in the city of Xalapa, in the state of Veracruz in eastern Mexico. It is a sculptural garden, exhibiting works by nationally and internationally recognized artists.

   4.1 km · museum in the city of Xalapa · Wikipedia
9. 09
   Museo Interactivo de Xalapa

   Kaná, Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología, formerly the Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología and then the Museo Interactivo de Xalapa, is a modern interactive museum in the city of Xalapa, capital of the state of Veracruz in eastern Mexico.

   4.3 km · museum in Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

1. 01
   Xalapa Catedral
2. 02
   Anthropology Museum of Xalapa
3. 03
   Juárez Park

   It is advisable to visit Juárez Park, next to the town hall.

4. 04
   Botanical Garden Francisco Javier Clavijero
5. 05
   Patio Muñoz

   Patio Muñoz is a neighborhood built in the 19th century, with most of the original buildings intact.

6. 06
   Jardín de Esculturas

   A museum dedicated to sculpture, exhibiting works by nationally and internationally recognized artists.

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Things to do

1. 01
   Teatro del Estado "Gral

   Ignacio de la Llave", Calle Ignacio de la Llave 2, Represa del Carmen,.

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Where to eat

Xalapa is the place of origin of the famous Jalapeño peppers. Dishes made with maize: gorditas, tostadas, pasties, enfrijoladas, and chicken are common. The desserts that are consumed in the region are typically sweet such as cake and cocadas and craft candies like candied fruit, dulce de leche and jamoncillo.

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Getting to Xalapa de Enríquez

Airports

General Heriberto Jara (VER), 89 km · Hermanos Serdán (PBC), 157 km · Felipe Ángeles (NLU), 220 km

• Veracruz → Xalapa de Enríquez

  90 km · quickest by road, 1h 55m · MX$90–120
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• Puebla → Xalapa de Enríquez

  146 km · quickest by road, 2h 44m · MX$155–210
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• Mexico City → Xalapa de Enríquez

  232 km · quickest by road, 4h 35m · MX$250–335
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