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Before you go
Your trip to Xalapa.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Xalapa – Veracruz Destination Veracruz, El Tajín and Tlacotalpan Capital
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional General Heriberto Jara (VER) Veracruz · 100 km
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Central de Autobuses de Xalapa 3 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
From Veracruz it’s about 100 km by road, about an hour and a half by bus or car. From Mexico City it’s around 320 km. Veracruz airport (VER) is the most commonly used.
How many days
One day for the museum and the city center; two days to include Coatepec and Xico.
When to go
The climate is mild year-round, with frequent mist and light drizzle. There is less rain from November to April. Bring a light jacket.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The city has taxis and buses, and there are frequent buses to Coatepec.
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 Xalapa
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Morning
Museum of Anthropology
Start with the Museo de Antropología de Xalapa, featuring the Olmec colossal heads and Totonac and Huastec sculptures displayed in the gardens.
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Afternoon
Parque Juárez
In the afternoon, go to Parque Juárez in the city center, with views over the valley and, on clear days, of Pico de Orizaba.
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Late afternoon
Xalapa city center
At dusk, walk the hilly streets of the center and the Callejón del Diamante, with its cafés and shops.
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Evening
Xalapa coffee
At night, have a mountain coffee at one of the city-center cafés and dine on Veracruz dishes.
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
What to see in Xalapa?
The Museo de Antropología, Parque Juárez, the cathedral, the hilly city center and parks such as the Lakes Park.
Is Xalapa warm?
No. The climate is mild and humid, with frequent mist, quite different from the coast.
Is it worth going to Xalapa just for the museum?
For archaeology lovers, yes: it is one of the country's main museums for Olmec culture.
Is Coatepec near Xalapa?
Yes, about 10 km away.