Xalapa Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Xalapa. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Xalapa with the Magic Towns of Coatepec and Xico

• Cultural Capital: Xalapa And Coatepec, Veracruz

• Xalapa and Coatepec Cultural Tour from Veracruz

While it’s free to visit Xalapa, many travelers choose to explore the state capital of Veracruz as part of a guided tour. Full-day tours from Veracruz City start at about US$105 per person, combining a visit to Xalapa with the nearby towns of Coatepec and Xico.

Fans of Mexico’s spiciest food will certainly be familiar with the most famous export from Xalapa (also known as Jalapa)—the jalapeño chile. Along with its cuisine, the city is renowned for the Xalapa Anthropology Museum, which houses one of the most important collections in Mexico.

Yes, the Xalapa Anthropology Museum is the city’s most visited museum, and a must for history buffs. Part of Veracruz University, the vast museum is home to one of the best collections of pre-Hispanic artifacts in Mexico, including items from the Olmec, Tajín, Remojadas, Huasteca, and Zapotal civilizations.

While many travelers visit Xalapa on a day trip from Veracruz City, plan on at least two days in the city to cover the major highlights. Start by visiting the Xalapa Anthropology Museum, Xalapa Cathedral, and Juárez Park, and take a morning walk up Macuiltepetl Volcano, followed by a cup of the region’s famous coffee.

Xalapa is ideally situated for exploring the central highlands of Veracruz, and popular day trips include hiking in Cofre de Perote National Park. Don’t miss a day trip to two nearby Pueblos Mágicos (Magic Towns): Coatepec, known for its coffee, and Xico, set amid cloud forests and waterfalls.