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Apr 18, 2025

　　Veracruz' state government occupies a palatial neoclassical building. On its north and east facades, under the arcades, are superb murals depicting historical events and people. Pop inside to see the murals above the stairways of both entrances painted by Mario Orozco Rivera (1930–1998).

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Museo de Antropología

　　Attached to spacious gardens, 4km northwest of the center, this remarkable museum contains Mexico’s second-finest archaeological collection. The focus is on the main pre-Hispanic civilizations from the Gulf coast, principally the Olmecs, the Totonacs, the Huastecs and Classic Veracruz, and the beautifully displayed artifacts are presented in chronological order in...

　　Xalapa's central main square doubles as a terrace, with its south side overlooking the valley below and, in clear weather, the snowcapped cone of Pico de Orizaba beckoning in the distance. Greener and better kept than most other plazas in Mexico, you’ll find monkey puzzle trees and manicured hedges among...

　　A worthy day trip from Xalapa, Naolinco is a 33km drive north of the city. Apart from its Parroquía San Mateo, it has a viewpoint overlooking the waterfall just south of the village, and its artesanos (craftsmen) are renowned for their leatherwork and for making colorful masks used during various...

Museo Ex-Hacienda El Lencero

　　Almost as old as New Spain itself, this former posada was initiated in 1525 by Juan Lencero, a soldier loyal to Hernán Cortés, and served as a resting place for tired travelers toiling between a newly Europeanized Mexico City and the coast. Today the house-museum incorporates a superbly restored house...

Palacio de Gobierno

　　Veracruz' state government occupies a palatial neoclassical building. On its north and east facades, under the arcades, are superb murals depicting historical events and people. Pop inside to see the murals above the stairways of both entrances painted by Mario Orozco Rivera (1930–1998). ...

Parroquia de San José

　　Xalapa's oldest church was founded back in 1535, with the current building completed in 1770. Architecturally, it displays an unusual blend of baroque and Mudejar styles, including some horseshoe arches. Your best chance of finding it open is to head here during services on Sunday. 　　Directly behind is the Mercado...

Galería de Arte Contemporáneo

　　Xalapa has several contemporary art galleries and this one, in a renovated colonial building 1km east of the center, shows an interesting range of temporary exhibitions by local artists. Also here is a small movie theater that screens art-house films for free. ...

Catedral Metropolitana

　　A mélange of neo-Gothic and baroque, Xalapa’s cathedral lacks a second tower but still impresses with its scale and grandiosity. The architecture makes full use of the steep hillside location to inspire awe as you enter, forcing you to raise your head to see the altar and giant crucifix centerpiece....

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