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Historic center · Coatepec, Veracruz
Coatepec Historic Center
Coatepec's colonial center, with the tree-shaded plaza, the church of San Jerónimo and red-tile houses with courtyards of plants and orchids.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Coatepec Historic Center
The center of Coatepec is organized around the Miguel Hidalgo park, a tree-lined square with a bandstand. On the east side is the church of San Jerónimo, the town’s patron saint, dating from the 18th century, with a restrained façade and neoclassical altars.
The surrounding streets have low houses with thick walls, clay tile roofs, and iron grilles. Many retain interior courtyards with plants, ferns and orchids, which the town cultivates thanks to the humid mountain climate.
Coffee is part of everyday life: downtown has cafés and roasters that sell the region’s beans and serve drinks prepared to order. There are also fruit sweets, liqueurs, and restaurants serving trout raised in the mountain rivers.
The town is on a hillside, and on clear days you can see the mountains covered with coffee plantations and forest.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours.
Best time
Late morning or in the afternoon, for cafés and shops. In September there is the festival of San Jerónimo.
How to get there
It is in the center of Coatepec, about 10 km from Xalapa. You can walk around the town center.
Tip
Taste the region's coffee at one of the cafés in town and step into one of the courtyards open to the public.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Coatepec Historic Center
What to see in downtown Coatepec?
Miguel Hidalgo park, the church of San Jerónimo and the houses with plant-filled courtyards.
Why are there so many orchids in Coatepec?
Because of the humid mountain climate, which favors their cultivation.
What to eat in Coatepec?
Mountain trout, fruit sweets and the local coffee.