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Square and viewpoint · Xalapa, Veracruz
Parque Juárez
A plaza in central Xalapa, on a terrace with views over the valley and, on clear days, of Pico de Orizaba, next to the cathedral and the government palace.
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 Parque Juárez
Parque Juárez sits in the heart of Xalapa on a terrace overlooking the hillside. It is a tree-filled plaza with gardens, fountains, benches and a bandstand, and it is the city's meeting point.
From the balustrade you can see the green valley and the neighborhoods that descend the mountainside, and on clear days, especially in the morning, Pico de Orizaba appears in the distance — the volcano of about 5,600 meters, the highest mountain in Mexico, with a snow-capped summit.
Around the park are the government palace, with murals inside, the municipal palace and, a few steps away, the neogothic metropolitan cathedral built on a slope. Beneath the park there is an art gallery.
In the late afternoon the park fills with musicians, vendors and families.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 1 hour.
Best time
Early in the morning, when the chance of seeing Pico de Orizaba is higher, or at sunset.
How to get there
It is in the center of Xalapa, between Enríquez and Zaragoza streets. It is within walking distance.
Tip
Look to the southwest in the morning to try to spot Pico de Orizaba.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Parque Juárez
Can you see Pico de Orizaba from Parque Juárez?
On clear days, especially in the morning.
What is around Parque Juárez?
The government palace, the municipal palace and the cathedral.
Is Parque Juárez in the center?
Yes, in the heart of Xalapa.