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Xalapa or Jalapa, officially Xalapa-Enríquez, is the capital city of the Mexican state of Veracruz and the name of the surrounding municipality. In the 2020 census the city reported a population of 443,063 and the municipality of which it serves as municipal seat reported a population of 488,531.
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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...
By plane
The Lencero Airport is a very small airport. It is situated outside the city but it is used only for helicopters and very small planes. The closest airport is the Veracruz international airport. It's about 2 hours from Xalapa.
By car
Xalapa lies about midway between Puebla and Veracruzon federal highway MEX 140D (toll road). It is just under 2 hours to Veracruz and about 2-1/2 hours to Puebla.
By bus
Almost-hourly buses go from Mexico City to Xalapa in several bus lines (ADO, AU), departing from TAPO station. The trip takes 4 hours approximately. 1. 19.525896-96.903921 Central de Autobuses Xalapa (Bus station, Plaza Xalapan), Av. 20 de Noviembre Oriente 271, Alvaro Obregon. Fairly large bus station on the east side of the city with waiting area, restrooms (cost to use), and greasy fast food. ADO is largest bus operator here.
Hilly, densely constructed Xalapa is one of the world's great scooter cities. Rent one and the back areas of the city really open up for exploration.
19.527688-96.9229941 Xalapa Catedral (Catedral Metropolitana de la Inmaculada Concepcion), Juan de La Luz Enríquez s/n, Zona Centro. Built in 1641, this cathedral was overhauled in 1896 in a neo-go...
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.
Callejón Diamante (Diamond Alley). One of the more crowded streets at night because of its Bohemian atmosphere with cafes and an artists' colony.
Budget
Xalapa has a wide choice of budget hotels. The city should really be a lot more popular with backpackers than it is. The fact most stay on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts is their loss and can be your gain. 1. Los Lagos +52 228 818-2000. 13 de Septiembre No.23. 22 rooms. 2. Mision de las Americas +52 228 814-1145. Av. Xalapa No. 172. 15 rooms. 3. La Moderna +52 228 817-3586. Leona Vicario No. 21. 39 rooms. 4. El Arebe +52 228 817-1777. Av. 20 de Noviembre No. 535. 13 rooms. 5. Limon 817-2204...
Mid-range
1. 19.529796-96.9204651 Posada La Mariquinta, Calle José María Alfaro 12, ☏ +52 228 818 1158. Very comfortable guest house in quiet neighborhood within walking location of main plaza. Rates are lower for longer stays. 2. Hotel Misión Express Xalapa Centro, Av. Avila Camacho No. 60, ☏ +52 1 228 817 34 33. The hotel offers 16 rooms which have plasma TV with cable service, free Wi-Fi access, a coffee/tea maker, telephone, work desk, and a fan. Rates on website start at 650 pesos. 3. 19.525065-96...
Splurge
1. 19.527898-96.9109853 Hotel Mision Xalapa Plaza de las Convenciones, Av 20 de Noviembre Ote 455, ☏ +52 228 818 2020. All rooms equipped with cable television, coffee/tea maker, telephone, and Internet access. Some of its facilities are swimming pool, fitness room/gym, laundry service, and safe deposit boxes.(updated Apr 2015)
Naolinco - Traditional village famous for leather goods and for Día de los Muertos Xico- Village known for having huge bullfight every Summer and near impressive waterfalls Veracruz- The largest city in the state
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- Museo de Antropología. Attached to spacious gardens, 4km northwest of the center, this remarkable museum contains Mexico’s second-finest archaeological collection.
- Parque Juárez. Xalapa's central main square doubles as a terrace, with its south side overlooking the valley below and, in clear weather, the snowcapped cone of Pico de…
- Museo Ex-Hacienda El Lencero. Almost as old as New Spain itself, this former posada was initiated in 1525 by Juan Lencero, a soldier loyal to Hernán Cortés, and served as a resting…
- Naolinco. A worthy day trip from Xalapa, Naolinco is a 33km drive north of the city. Apart from its Parroquía San Mateo, it has a viewpoint overlooking the…
Xalapa (often spelled Jalapa, Spanish pronunciation: ; English: / h ə ˈ l ɑː p ə /; officially Xalapa-Enríquez [xaˈlapa enˈrikes]) is the capital city of the Mexican state of Veracruz. In the 2005 census the city reported a population of 387,879. The municipality has an area of 118.45 km².
Jun 15, 2021 · Located less than four hours by first-class bus from Mexico City and about 90 minutes from the city of Veracruz, Xalapa was founded in 1313 when four indigenous villages united. Spanish explorer Hernan Cortes arrived in 1519, but the town didn’t play a major role in the Spanish colonial empire until the 18th century, and in 1791 King Carlos ...
Apr 9, 2021 · From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. English: Xalapa−Enríquez, or Xalapa — the capital city of the State of Veracruz, and seat of the Municipality of Xalapa, in central−eastern México. Located near the geographic center of the state, and its second-largest city after the city of Veracruz to the north.
Xalapa (hälä´pä) or Xalapa Enriquez (hälä´pä ānrē´kās), city (1990 pop. 279,451), capital of Veracruz state, E central Mexico, on the slopes of the Sierra Madre Oriental. It is located in a rich agricultural region of fertile valleys.
