Xico
Discover Xico
Xico is a small town in the coffee growing region of Veracruz. It is an old town, having been established in 1313 AD. Xico is a Pueblo Mágico, recognizing its cultural and historic value. Cobblestone streets lined with colonial era houses and shops and a delightful town square with a 16th century church and small restaurants with spicy mole, handmade tortillas and fresh, locally grown and roasted coffees make Xico a delight to visit. You can take a bus from Puebla to Xalapa, and then take a combi or taxi to Xico. ADO and AU (Autobuses Unidos) run several buses per day to Xalapa. A taxi from Xalapa to Xico will cost about M$200 for the 20-minute ride.
Taste of Xico...
Xico is in the heart of Veracruz coffee country and several local coffee shops brew fresh roasted, locally grown java.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsYou can take a bus from Puebla to Xalapa, and then take a combi or taxi to Xico. ADO and AU (Autobuses Unidos) run several buses per day to Xalapa. A taxi from Xalapa to Xico will cost about M$200 for the 20-minute ride. Xico is a compact town that's best explored by foot or bike. You'll want to use a taxi to get to some of the waterfalls or to explore nearby villages. 19.401597-96.9943861 Texolo Waterfall (Cascada de Texolo) (3 km (1.9 mi) south from the city center). Impressive 80 m (260 ft) high waterfall that has appeared in several films, including Romancing the Stone and Clear and Present Danger. Explore the footpaths around the falls and cross the bridge over the gorge to reach two smaller waterfalls. Free but access to the river might be paid. (updated Dec 2020) 19.400288-96.997912 Monja waterfall (Cascada de la Monja). Smaller but still impressive waterfall. Dangerous waters, please don't bathe here. Free. (updated Dec 2020) 19.422753-97....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Xico is a compact town that's best explored by foot or bike. You'll want to use a taxi to get to some of the waterfalls or to explore nearby villages. 19.401597-96.9943861 Texolo Waterfall (Cascada de Texolo) (3 km (1.9 mi) south from the city center). Impressive 80 m (260 ft) high waterfall that has appeared in several films, including Romancing the Stone and Clear and Present Danger. Explore the footpaths around the falls and cross the bridge over the gorge to reach two smaller waterfalls. Free but access to the river might be paid. (updated Dec 2020) 19.400288-96.997912 Monja waterfall (Cascada de la Monja). Smaller but still impressive waterfall. Dangerous waters, please don't bathe here. Free. (updated Dec 2020) 19.422753-97.0115983 Parroquia Santa María Magdalena (Church of St Mary Magdalene). 16th century church with two lateral towers and domes reflecting baroque and neoclassical styles.
Money & Budget
Xico is in the heart of Veracruz coffee country and several local coffee shops brew fresh roasted, locally grown java.