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Xalapa Pánuco Córdoba

Since colonial times Xalapa was a key It is one of the oldest towns on the A city founded in 1618, it has build- stop on the road that went from the Gulf of and is regarded as the ings such as the Municipal Palace; port of to Mexico City. Now cradle of the huapango (dance). Visit the Parish of the Inmaculada Con- it is the state capital and the city that the Parish of San Esteban and ceptión; the Portal Zevallos man- concentrates cultural activities, so it Agustín Lara Boardwalk. sion; the 17th-century former Con- is also known as “the Athens of Vera- vent of Santa Rosa de Lima; the cruz.” Among its attractions are Pedro Díaz Theatre; and the Portal Juárez Park, inaugurated in 1892; de La Gloria or La Favorita, a palace the Archdiocese Cathedral of Xa- Gateway to the Huasteca area of Vera- housing the City Museum. Visit lapa, the Palace of Government; cruz. It has sites of interest such as the Metlac Canyon, a nearby site of na- the churches of San José de Gracia : © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o PHoto Cathedral, Central Park, and the His- tural beauty. torical Museum of Mexico-Cuba

and El Beaterio. Also worth visiting plants and animals are preserved in Friendship. Nearby is , an Sec tu r V er a cr uz ph oto: are the Los Berros (watercress) a gorge in Los Tecajetes Park. Cul- Afro-Mestizo town ideal for fishing. Voladores (Flyers), . Park, the city’s oldest tree-filled tural sites include the Museum of Al onso promenade, named by German natu- Anthropology of Xalapa and the Costa Esmeralda Papantla ralist Alexander von Humboldt in Science and Technology Museum. 1803; the Heriberto Jara Stadium; Nearby, visit the of Pa- The “Emerald Coast,” a 50-km (31 mi.) Designated a “magical town” by the the Colegio Preparatorio de Xa- cho and Lencero, which were the coastal strip with a deep green sea Mexican Tourism Ministry, it is lapa, a school of higher learning property of president Antonio López dotted with fishing towns. Visit the known as a production cen-

with one of the city’s oldest and most de Santa Anna; the Macuiltépetl Cazones, Tenixtepec, and Teco- ter. Witness the spectacular Volador d e Lou r s Ma r ía ph oto: complete libraries; the Universidad Ecological Park, and the Commu- lutla sandbars, as well as the marsh- (Flyer) ceremonial dance, Intangible Córdoba. Veracruzana; the Paseo de los La- nity Fauna Museum. The Barran- land Ciénaga del Fuerte. World Heritage. Visit the Parish of gos, composed of three artificial quilla de Chavarrillo is ideal for Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, the Coatepec lakes and footpaths, it houses the viewing orchids, exotic plants, enor- City Museum, the Mask Museum, PHoto : © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o PHoto of Lencero, Xalapa. Folk Art House. The region’s native mous ferns, and birds of all hues. the Volador Monument, and the Surrounded by great natural wealth, The principal oil-producing city in Hidalgo Market. this “magical town” is known for its northern Veracruz. Its attractions in- coffee production. Picturesque and clude the La Maquinita Monument, Tajín charming, it has attractions such as De D iama A city of xalapa nte d dedicated to petroleum industry the Parish of San Jerónimo, the Cof- o Museum of l fo

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Ozuluama Nota: These symbols refer to the spots described in this guide

180 Naranjos MeXICO ía d e Lou r s Ma r ía ph oto: Tamiahua Xico Temapache Barra de Tuxpan Tuxpan Named a “magical town” by the Tour- It is hailed as the rafting capital of the ism Ministry, it is surrounded by world, based on the speed of the cur- Castillo de Teayo Barra de Cazones Costa Esmeralda woodlands. Visit the Parish of María rents in the Pescados and La Anti- Tihuatlán Barra Tenixtepec Magdalena, home of the Costume gua rivers. Ride rafts or kayaks, or go Poza Rica Papantla Museum; Pextlán Bridge, built in climbing or rappelling. Gutiérrez Zamora the 19th century; the former Train hidalgo Tajín Ciénega del Fuerte Station; the Santa Rosa spirits shop Zozocolco Actopan Cuyuxquihui Casitas th de Hidalgo founded in 1850; and 18 -century 128 to Pachuca Gulf of Coyopolan Bridge. From this small village, take a boat Martínez Las Higueras ride on the Actopan River and enjoy de la Torre Mexico Perote natural spots such as El Descabeza- Vega de la Peña dero waterfall. Cuajilote Founded in 1525, it is the home of Banderilla Quiahuiztlán Xalapa Fort San Carlos, an example of in- Perote Cempoala land military architecture built in Actopan Playa Chachalacas tlaxcala National Park Coatepec 1770. In the surroundings, you can This beautiful city, known as “the Pearl Xico Jalcomulco La Antigua visit the majestic Cofre de Perote of the Papaloapan,” was declared a Pico de 125 Veracruz National Park. World Heritage Site. Explore its streets National and monuments such as the Parish Park Fortín de Boca del Río of San Cristóbal, built in about 1813; las Flores to Mexico City Orizaba Córdoba Hidalgo Park; the former Candelaria Río Blanco Soledad It stands out for its white-slab con- Plaza; Chapel of the Candelaria; 150 Atzompa structions, such as the 17th-century Netzahualcóyotl Theatre; Salva- Tlacotalpan Biosphere Blanco Reserve Lake Church of San Miguel, and for its dor Fernando Colonial Museum; River Canyon Tres Zapotes 145 Natural Park many springs and streams. Agustín Lara House Museum; and National Park Santa Martha Sierra Municipal Palace. San Andrés Catemaco Biosphere Reserve tourist attractions Banderilla Tuxtla El Tortuguero Capital Otatitlán to Villahermosa Hueyapan Its attractions include the hand- Town Jaltipan Ixhuatlán made cigar factory La Perla, with Archaeological zone 131 Minatitlán to Iguala tabasco its more than 108 years of tradition. Natural area The hill La Martinica has 24 per- Beach 185 cent of all the fern species that Airport San Lorenzo exist in Mexico. Two-way highway veracruz Parish of San chiapas Jesús Carranza Cristóbal, Tlacotlalpan. guerreroFederal highway oto : © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o ph oto Secondary highway Road to Oaxaca Lighthouse, Veracruz.

San Andrés Tuxtla Alvarado Al onso

A worldclass tobacco-producing Famed for its musical tradition, its at- center. Stop by the Cathedral and tractions include the Church of the

the Máquina Vieja, which used to Virgen del Rosario, the Church of d e Lou r s Ma r ía be a tobacco factory. Nearby are the San Cristóbal, and the Municipal Weaver. . Laguna Encantada (Enchanted : © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o PHoto Palace, inaugurated in 1900. Lagoon) and Salto de Eyipantla, a Folk Art 50-m (164-ft.) waterfall more than Veracruz Otatitlán Veracruz is a state with a rich tradition in 40 m (131 ft.) wide. folk art, a place where its indigenous— Founded in 1519 by conqueror Hernán It has a popular image of the Black numerous -, Huastec-, and Santiago Tuxtla Eyipantla Falls, San Andrés Tuxtla. Cortés, the state’s first colonial city is Christ, one of the most venerated -speakers—and Spanish roots : © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o ph oto endowed with attractions ranging saints in southern Mexico. come together. It is known for the pro- Its narrow streets are dotted with the from natural landscapes to historical duction of wool weavings from Soledad Atzompa; rugs from Xicomonco; em- largest number of old mansions in Tres Zapotes monuments, such as the Cathedral, Orizaba broidered shirts form Papantla; musi- southern Veracruz. Get to know the Convent and Church of San Fran- cal instruments from Tlacotalpan; and historic center and the Tuxteco One of the main centers of the Ol- cisco, Bastion of Santiago Site Mu- This important tobacco producing all sorts of palm, tortoiseshell, and sea- Regional Museum, built in the 19th mecs, the most important culture seum, Revolution Museum (Venus- center is home to the Cathedral of shell items made in nearby communi- century. in the Middle Preclassic in Veracruz. tiano Carranza Lighthouse), Agustín San Miguel Arcángel, the Church of ties on the Gulf Coast. Several of the huge monuments as- Lara House Museum, Portales (Ar- the Concordia, the Former Munici- Los Tuxtlas sociated with this culture, such as cades), Las Atarazanas (Dockyard), pal Palace (Iron Palace), and the Cuisine Biosphere Reserve colossal heads, come from here. chec o / Raí ce s Pa A ntonio and Fort San Juan de Ulúa. New Palace, from the early 20th cen- For its variety and precise combination Another Olmec site in the region is tury with a mural by José Clemente of ingredients, Veracruz cooking occu- Its sprawling 155 ha (383 acres) hosts San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán, where La Antigua Orozco. The intrepid can visit the pies an outstanding place in Mexican gastronomy. Among the principal dishes exuberant vegetation and the wid- the site museum displays an impor- Ma rc o ph oto: nearby , Mexico’s and ingredients are fish and seafood est variety of birds in all of Mexico tant collection of sculptures found Olmec Colossal Head, Tres Zapotes. Hernán Cortés founded the first cha- highest peak. prepared Veracruz style, acamayas and the volcano San Martín, rising at the site. pel in Mexico here. Visit the Chapel (freshwater shrimp) in chipotle sauce, 1650 m (5413 ft.) above sea level. Lake Catemaco of the Cristo del Buen Viaje, the Cus- Fortín de las Flores and tlatonile (sesame, squash seed Coatzacoalcos toms House, the Hermitage of El sauce, and comapeño chilies) accompa- Rich in plants and animals, it is re- Rosario, the ruins of the wharf, and A city that exports tropical flowers. In nied by corn dough tamales wrapped A commercial and industrial port nowned for its curers. Visit the Basil- the Cortés House. the vicinity are the Bridge of San in a cozamalo leaf. Desserts include with attractions such as the Cathe- ica of the Virgen del Carmen and the Miguel and the Hacienda Las Ánimas. tropical fruit such as mango, banana, passion fruit, and nance; requesón dral of San José, Independence islands in the lake, such as that of Los (cheese) bread, and wood-baked Park, Municipal Palace, Plaza of Monos, with a macaque (primate) Cempoala bread, cream and molasses cookies, Cultures, Olmec Archaeology Mu- colony brought from Thailand. The jamoncillos (squash seed and milk seum, Faro Villa Allende Museum, One of the principal Totonac settle- Nanciyaga Ecological Park is one of candy), fruit and flower sherbets. Tradi- and Paseo de las Escolleras, a jetty the richest zones of medicinal plants ments in the Postclassic (AD 1200– tional beverages are green liqueur, promenade. in the world. 1521). Other archaeological zones based on a combination of herbs; coco- are Castillo de Teayo, Cuajilote, nut water; toritos with fruit and milk; Minatitlán Cuyuxquihui, Las Higueras, Quia- and mosco (orange liqueur). © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o La Antigua. huiztlán, and Vega de la Peña. Dedicated to the oil industry since

1908, it is known as “the Jewel of Pico de Orizaba. the Sotavento (lee region).” Visit PHoto : © CPTM / Ricardo Espinosa-reo nearby El Manatí Lagoon, a unique natural sanctuary in Latin oto: Sec tu r V er a cr uz ph oto: Los Tuxtlas. America. © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o Lake Catemaco. Veracruz style fish. oto : © CP T M / Ri c a r do Es p inosa- re o ph oto And don’t miss . . .

• Visiting Tajín, a World Heritage Site • Getting to know the port of Veracruz • Dancing to a Veracruz son • Enjoying its spots of natural beauty • Eating seafood and sipping Coatepec coffee • Strolling in the city of Xalapa • Going to Lake Catemaco • The Voladors (Flyers) of Papantla • Exploring Tlacotalpan, a World Heritage Site • The Pico de Orizaba, Mexico’s highest peak

Tourist Information

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Catemaco Information Offices: Municipal Palace, Ground Floor, Av. L AS Y Carranza, no #, Zona Centro, C.P. 95870, Catemaco, 294-943 001,

[email protected] TU R A Coatepec Information Offices: Matías Rebolledo, no #, Zona Centro, C U L C.P. 91500, Coatepec, 228-816-1665, [email protected]; L A [email protected] Coatzacoalcos Information Offices: Municipal Palace, Ground Floor, A R Av. Ignacio Zaragoza, no. 404, Zona Centro, C.P. 96400, Coatza- coalcos, 921-210-6186 and 210-6187, [email protected] Córdoba Information Offices: Municipal Palace, Ground Floor, Av. 1, no # between Calle 1 and 2, Zona Centro, C.P. 94500, Córdoba, 271-717-1700 ext. 1778, [email protected] Front: tajín. Photo : carlos blanco / raíces. Information Offices: Municipal Palace, Ground Floor, Plaza Back: papantla voladores (flyers). Photo: sectur Veracruz de Armas, no. 1, Zona Centro, C.P. 91400, Naolinco, 279-821-5025, [email protected] Xalapa Centro Information Offices: Municipal Palace, Orizaba Information Offices: Palacio de Hierro, Madero Norte, no #, Ground Floor, Enríquez, no. #, Zona Centro, C.P. 91000,

between 2 and 4, Zona Centro, C.P. 94300, Orizaba, 272-728-9136, Xalapa, 228-820 3714, [email protected] P R IA /C ONS EJ O NA C IONA L E H ISTO [email protected] Xico Information Offices: Av. Hidalgo, no. 76, Zona Centro, Papantla Information Offices: Municipal Palace, Ground Floor,Reforma, C.P. 91240, Xico, 228-813 1618, no.100, Zona Centro, C.P. 93400, Papantla, 784-842-3837, [email protected] [email protected] San Andrés Tuxtla Information Offices: Municipal Palace, Ground Floor, Veracruz Conventions and Visitors Office: Calz. Adolfo Ruiz ANT R O P L G ÍA Francisco I. Madero, no. 1, Zona Centro, C.P. 95700, San Andrés Cortinez, no. 3497, Col. Ylang Ylang, C.P. 94298, Boca Tuxtla, 294-947-9300, [email protected] del Rio, 229-923-03-91 and 92, Tlacotalpan Information Offices: Municipal Palace, Ground Floor, Plaza [email protected] Zaragoza, no. #, Zona Centro, C.P. 95461, Tlacotalpan, 228-884- National Chamber of the Restaurant and Prepared Food In- 2151 and 884-3101 dustry (canirac) Veracruz: Blvd. Ruiz Cortines, no.14, Tuxpan Information Offices: Municipal Palace, Ground Floor, Av.Juárez, Fracc. Costa Verde, C.P. 94294, Veracruz, 229-117 no. 20, Zona Centro, C.P. 92800, Tuxpan, 783-834-1041 7370, [email protected] Veracruz Information Offices: Municipal Palace, Ground Floor, Plaza Xalapa National Chamber of the Restaurant and Prepared de la Constitución and Av. Zaragoza, Zona Centro, C.P. 91700, Food Industry (canirac): Primo Verdad, no. 32, Edif. Veracruz, 229-200 2017, [email protected] Estela, Desp. 202, 2o. Piso, Col. Centro, C.P. 91000, Xalapa Information Offices: Río Tesochoacán, no. 57, Col. Xalapa, 228-817-9754, [email protected] Cuauhtémoc,C.P. 91069, Xalapa, 228-812 7585

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