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Xalapa is the capital of Veracruz in Mexico. Xalapa is a college town that enjoys some fine colonial architecture as well as a nice climate in the highlands above the hot and humid Veracruz coast. 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.

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What to Experience in Xalapa

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Dense urban landscape with elevated highway system.

Cuisine

Taste of Xalapa...

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. Mexican coffee is internationally known for being organic and of exceptionally high quality. Mexicans are increasingly turning to coffee as their drink of choice and a number of cities are developing a strong coffee culture. Xalapa claims to be the coffee capital of Veracruz, which has Mexico's oldest coffee tradition with the first plantations planted in the 17th century. Outstanding cafes cluster downtown within a few blocks of the Cathedral. Some of the best are: 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. 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

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Getting There

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The Lencero Airport (JAL ) is a very small airport. It is situated outside the city but is used only for helicopters and small planes (including private jets). The closest airport with commercial service is the Veracruz International Airport (VER ). It's about 2 hours from Xalapa. Xalapa lies about midway between Puebla and Veracruz on federal highway MEX 140D (toll road). It is just under 2 hours to Veracruz and about 2-1/2 hours to Puebla. Almost-hourly buses go from Mexico City to Xalapa in several bus lines (ADO, AU), departing from TAPO station. The trip takes about 4 hours. 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. Xalapa is the place of origin of the famous Jalapeño peppers. Dishes made with maize: gorditas, tostadas, pasties, enfrijoladas, and chicken are common....

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Getting Around & Staying

Getting Around

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. 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. Mexican coffee is internationally known for being organic and of exceptionally high quality. Mexicans are increasingly turning to coffee as their drink of choice and a number of cities are developing a strong coffee culture. Xalapa claims to be the coffee capital of Veracruz, which has Mexico's oldest coffee tradition with the first plantations planted in the 17th century. Outstanding cafes cluster downtown within a few blocks of the Cathedral. Some of the best are: Xalapa has a wide choice of budget hotels.

Where to Stay

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. 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

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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. Mexican coffee is internationally known for being organic and of exceptionally high quality. Mexicans are increasingly turning to coffee as their drink of choice and a number of cities are developing a strong coffee culture. Xalapa claims to be the coffee capital of Veracruz, which has Mexico's oldest coffee tradition with the first plantations planted in the 17th century. Outstanding cafes cluster downtown within a few blocks of the Cathedral.

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