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Before you go
Your trip to Coatepec.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Coatepec – Veracruz Destination Veracruz, El Tajín and Tlacotalpan about 10 km from Xalapa
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional General Heriberto Jara (VER) Veracruz · 110 km
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Terminal de Autobuses de Coatepec 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
From Xalapa it’s about 10 km, roughly 20 minutes, with frequent buses and taxis. From Veracruz it’s about 110 km.
How many days
One day, including a coffee farm and the Texolo waterfall.
When to go
The climate is mild and humid year-round. The coffee harvest usually runs from November to March. In September there is the patron saint festival, San Jerónimo.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The town is walked on foot, and there are buses and taxis to Xalapa and Xico.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Coatepec
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Morning
Coatepec town center
Walk through the plaza and the church of San Jerónimo and along the streets of houses with courtyards full of orchids.
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Afternoon
Coffee farm
Visit a coffee farm on the outskirts and follow the journey of the bean, from tree to cup.
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Late afternoon
Texolo Waterfall
At the end of the afternoon, go to Xico, about 8 km away, and see the Texolo waterfall in the middle of the forest.
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Evening
Dinner in Coatepec
In the evening, dine in downtown Coatepec, with mountain trout and a local coffee.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Why is Coatepec known?
For its highland coffee, grown on the slopes around the town.
Is Coatepec far from Xalapa?
About 10 km, roughly 20 minutes.
Can you visit coffee farms in Coatepec?
Yes, several welcome visitors and show the cultivation and the roasting.
What is Xico?
A neighboring town, about 8 km away, with the Texolo waterfall and a colonial center.