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  Xalapa
, the capital city of the state of Veracruz, is a picturesque city set in the coffee-growing country.
Xalapa has a temperate climate, with an average temperature of 64.4o.
Mexicans are known for their hospitality, and whether you stick to the established tourist routes or strike off on your own, you'll be sure to make many friends along the way.
www.xalapa.net /sitios/xalapa.htm   (1246 words)

  
  Xalapa | Planeta
MEXICO -- Two hours inland from the coast is Xalapa (elevation: 1,427 meters), the capital of Veracruz and a strong contender for the greenest city in Mexico.
Xalapa is sometimes called the "Athens of Veracruz" because of the strong cultural tradition -- a symphony orchestra, three major universities and a number of museums.
LOCATION -- Xalapa is located 313 kilometers (192 miles) east of Mexico City and west of Veracruz City.
www.planeta.com /ecotravel/mexico/veracruz/xalapa.html   (367 words)

  
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Xalapa is located on the slopes of the Sierra Madre Oriental in a rich agricultural region of fertile valleys.
Xalapa is well known for its colonial architecture, diverse geography including the Texolo waterfall at Xico; and the snow-capped volcano Pico de Orizaba.
Beginning in the ninteenth century, Xalapa was the scene of important historical events, precursors to the independence movement initiated by the father of the country Don Miguel Hidalgo in 1810.
www.omahasistercities.com /xalapa.html   (811 words)

  
 Veracruz, Mexico - Vacation Rental and Hotel Reservations
Veracruz borders the states of Tamaulipas to the north, Oaxaca and Chiapas to the south, Tabasco to the southeast, Puebla, Hidalgo, and San Luis Potosi to the west, and the Gulf of Mexico to the east.
Veracruz is occasionally affected by hurricanes from June to October.
The city of Veracruz is a major port city on the Gulf of Mexico in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
www.allmexicoaccommodation.com /veracruz.htm   (852 words)

  
 Bailes y Danzas de Veracruz   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The oldest city on the Gulf of México and the Republic's largest port, Veracruz is on the Eastern Coast of México.
The state of Veracruz is rich in this type of folklore from north to south, one may catch a glimpse of any number of "danzas" with their music and color, which give an image of the purity of the rites.
The son jarocho is undoubtedly the art form most traditionally associated with the state of Veracruz, even though it is only truly a part of the central region of the state.
www.alegria.org /baile_y_danza/veracruz   (1584 words)

  
 General Information of the City of Xalapa | Travel By Mexico
Xalapa de Enriquez is a beautiful and picturesque city in which beautiful gardens and plenty of radiant flowers prevail and its unleveled streets and buildings conserve a colonial air.
In 1824 Xalapa was declared capital of the State of Veracruz and on November 29, 1830 it was elevated to the category of city by decree.
Xalapa also has notable buildings: the Government Palace, the Preparatory School, the Anthropology Museum, among others, all with the peculiarity of being surrounded by the ancient buildings with roofs colored in bright red.
www.travelbymexico.com /xalapa/info/index2.html   (724 words)

  
 Portal Xalapa y Veracruz
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 Mexicanwave | Places | Xalapa
The capital of the state of Veracruz, Xalapa (or Jalapa) is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of Mexico City.
Visitors come to Xalapa to admire the interesting architecture of the historical centre, study pre-hispanic culture in its museums and enjoy a tranquil stroll around the numerous parks, gardens and city lakes.
For this reason, Xalapa has become known as the "City of Flowers." Of course, it is equally well-known as the home of the jalapeño chile - the main ingredient of the local cuisine.
www.mexicanwave.com /travel/xalapa/index.html   (310 words)

  
 Xalapa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Xalapa or Jalapa is the capital city of the Mexican state of Veracruz.
The municipal seat of the municipality of Xalapa is the city of Xalapa de Enríquez; in everyday usage, however, the city is generally referred to by the shorter name Xalapa.
Xalapa is also known as the "Athens of Veracruz" because of the strong cultural influence of its three major universities.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Xalapa   (433 words)

  
 Mexico - Real Estate in Xalapa/Jalapa, Mexico - Living in Xalapa/Jalapa - Moving to Xalapa/Jalapa - Mexico
Xalapa or Jalapa (but always pronounced ha-LA-pa), the capital city of Veracruz, is sometimes referred to within Mexico as the Athens of Mexico.
It seems that Xalapa is responsible for a lot of the dishes typical to Veracruz, the cuisine in this area enjoys a lot of use of the excellent local coffee and chocolate, the area is also responsible for the majority of Mexico's tobacco production, offering local cigars that can be very good.
Xalapa is located very closely to the ravines of Veracruz where rafting adventures take place, adding another dimension of its attraction to the visitor.
www.solutionsabroad.com /Xalapa.asp?city=72   (262 words)

  
 Xalapa de mis sueños/ Jalapa of my dreams BY ROY DUDLEY ON MEXICO CONNECT
Xalapa comes from the Nahuatl (Aztec) language meaning "springs (of water) in the sand." Sometimes, you'll see it spelled Jalapa because "X" has several sounds and the Spaniards spelled Jalapa the way they thought it should be.
Xalapa is also known as the "Athens of Veracruz" because of it's strong cultural influences of three major universities, a multitude of preparatory and technical schools, insitutes, art galleries, folklore groups, outstanding anthropology and science museums, and the world renowned Xalapa Symphony Orchestra.
Let me tell you, Xalapa is the place to make lasting friends where you can meet for a delicious cup of capuchino or Americano at the myriad of cafés and restaurants this city has to offer.
www.mexconnect.com /mex_/travel/rdudley/rdxalapa1.html   (949 words)

  
 IV North American Ornithological Conference
The City of Veracruz was established in 1519 by the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés.
People visiting Xalapa, Cordoba or the highlands must be aware that rain is common during the afternoon and thus it is a good idea to carry a raincoat and another set of shoes.
Veracruz is in the Central Time Zone and will be on Central Daylight Saving Time at the time of the conference in October.
www.naoc2006.org /en/veracruz.htm   (837 words)

  
 UWL OIE Study Abroad - Xalapa
The University of Veracruz and the Veracruz Cultural Institute sponsor some of the finest festivals of art, music, and theatre.
Xalapa, a picturesque city set in the coffee-growing country, is in an area of impressive natural beauty and remarkably rich archeological and anthropological resources.
Xalapa has a population of more than 500,000 and is the capital city of the state of Veracruz.
www.uwlax.edu /oie/SA/Semester_Programs/xalapa.htm   (665 words)

  
 About Xalapa
Xalapa a picturesque city set in the coffee-growing country of the Mexican state of Veracruz, is a favorite with both Mexican and international visitors.
If you like to practice rafting there are some rivers near Xalapa where you can enjoy a nice view and have a good time.
, there are many other sights to be seen in Veracruz.
www.uv.mx /eee/about_xalapa.html   (612 words)

  
 Monografía
Xalapa es una voz de lengua nahua o mexica que significa "En lugar del manantial sobre la arena".
La fundación original de Xalapa estuvo a cargo de grupos de habla totonaca, siendo los toltecas quienes le dieron el nombre de Xalla-a-pan a la población, que significa "agua en el arenal", por que de todos sus barrios brotaba abundante agua, entre los declives arenosos.
Xalapa es una de las poblaciones más antiguas del estado, en el siglo XIV se establecieron en ella cuatro grupos indígenas; Totonacas, Chichimecas, Toltecas y Teochichimecas, fundando cuatro poblados; Xallitic, Techacapan, Tecuanapan y Tlalnecapan, respectivamente.
www.xalapa.gob.mx /municipio/monografia.htm   (859 words)

  
 Xalapa
Xalapa, also spelled "Jalapa", is the capital of Veracruz state.
Xalapa, home of the main campus of the University of Veracruz, is in the heart of coffee country.
Xalapa is also the jump-off point for much of the whitewater rafting in Veracruz state as well as headquarters for many of the ecotourism businesses.
www.johnzap.com /xalapa.html   (416 words)

  
 MexicoFile.com
Let me tell you, Xalapa is the place to make lasting friends where you can meet for a delicious cup of cappuccino or americano at the myriad of cafés and restaurants this city has to offer.
Xalapa has a very active community of artists, with painters like Fernando Vilchis and his very famous wife, Leticia Tarrago (her brother is a world famous violinist).
With the excellent Xalapa Symphony Orchestra, probably one of the best in the Americas, and the Universidad Veracruzana School of Music, the opportunities for studying a musical instrument are abundant.
www.mexicofile.com /xalapademissuenos.htm   (691 words)

  
 ISA: Veracruz City - Program Information - México - Study Abroad with ISA
One hour east of Xalapa, the port of Veracruz once served as a loading site where silver extracted from Mexican mines was shipped to Spain.
Highlights of downtown Veracruz include the Municipal Palace, the Cathedral, and Plaza de Armas, the town square or zócalo, which is also the center of the city's lively nightlife.
Veracruz has a rich tradition of music and dance that includes danzón, marimba, and el son jarocho, a mix of Cuban and Mexican folk music; the song La Bamba is a perfect example.
www.studiesabroad.com /programs/country/mexico/city/xalapa/compareExcursions/destination/188   (263 words)

  
 Fiesta Inn Xalapa Jalapa, Veracruz, Mexico - Fiesta Inn Xalapa Group Booking Reservation Meetings Meeting Planning ...
The Fiesta Inn Xalapa is the perfect place to hold a corporate event such as; team building, sales meetings, board of director meetings, or just corporate hospitality.
Weddings at the Fiesta Inn Xalapa with their facilities, guest rooms and experienced wedding and group management staff, are magnificent.
A Fiesta Inn Xalapa wedding reception is a party where guests come to celebrate the marriage of the bride and groom.
www.meetingforce.com /fiesta-inn-xalapa-hotel-126h555.html   (807 words)

  
 Xalapa Veracruz - Luxury Cabins
Xalapa, the state capitol of Veracruz, is four miles away.
This well-known university town is often called the "Athens of Veracruz" for its thriving arts scene.
One of the prides of Xalapa is the anthropology museum, second only to Mexico City’s archaeological museum.
www.vrbo.com /92143   (574 words)

  
 Traveler's Mind - 2005 Schedule
We will spend the first three nights in Veracruz and on Sunday travel south by bus to Tlacotalpan, returning to Veracruz on Saturday.
The port of Veracruz (marked on map) and Tlacotalpan, 58 miles south of the port, are on the lowlands.
The capital of Veracruz state, Xalapa is a beautiful Colonial city set in a mountainous coffee-growing region northeast of the port of Veracruz.
www.veracruzworkshops.com /schedule.html   (165 words)

  
 Localización del Municipio de Xalapa
La Ciudad de Xalapa está situada en la faldas del cerro de Macuiltépetl y las estribaciones orientales del Cofre de Perote, en la zona de transición entre la Sierra Madre Oriental y la planicie costera del Golfo de México.
Xalapa - Enríquez - Latitud: 19º 32' 24" - Longitud: 96º 55' 39" - Altitud: 1427 msnm
Xalapa, la capital, tiene una situación geográfica estratégica por situarse en el centro del estado.
www.xalapa.gob.mx /municipio/localizacion.htm   (113 words)

  
 Jalapa / Xalapa, Mexico
By rail from Mexico City in about 8.5 hours, from Veracruz in about 4 hours; by bus from Mexico City and Veracruz; by car from Mexico City 315km/196mi on the MEX 140, from Veracruz about 120km/75mi on the MEX 180/140.
Jalapa, capital of Veracruz state, is built on a number of hills in a garden-like region at the foot of the Cerro de Macuiltepec.
Lying 120km/75mi from Veracruz and 300km/185mi from Mexico City, it later became a staging point on the mailcoach route.
www.planetware.com /mexico/jalapa-xalapa-mex-ver-jal.htm   (292 words)

  
 Bed and Breakfast Dos Rios Xalapa Veracruz Mexico
Xalapa is a very nice city with a University (the second largest in the country) situated somewhat up the mountains from our point of view.
Xalapa is een mooie stad met een Universiteit, de op één na grootste van het land.
Een stad, beroemd om haar levendige ambiance and bijzondere atmosfeer; Veracruz heeft alles dat een grote stad kan bieden doorspekt met het typische ritme van de Cariben en dan nog de prachtige stranden.
mx.geocities.com /loscastillomx   (3314 words)

  
 Attractions in Xalapa - MEXICO   (Site not responding. Last check: )
During the construction process part of a neighbouring church had to be demolished to conclude and then enlarge the educational facility.
The admirable sculptures, known as Baby Faces, are the fruit of the mastery of the Olmecas, who dominated the south of Veracruz between the years 1200 and 1500 BC.
The Museum has 7 theme rooms (Veracruz, Ecology, Human Being, Science, Art, Communications and Children), with games, videos, models and simulators that reproduce the ocean currents, the generation of electricity, the movement of the earth's forces, or the movement of the planets in the solar system.
www.enjoymexico.net /xalapa-attractions1-mexico.php   (1117 words)

  
 xalapa.shtml
Xalapa is aptly called the "Athens of Veracruz." This university city offers students many cultural options, such as the international known Xalapa Symphony Orchestra.
In addition, Xalapa's outstanding Museum of Anthropology provides the students an in-depth look at the history of the four great Pre-Columbian civilizations of the area: Olmec, Totonac, Huastec and Pinome.
Xalapa is large enough to provide the necessary health, educational and recreational services, yet small enough to offer personal hospitality.
www.mu.edu /fola/study/xalapa.shtml   (148 words)

  
 Xalapa
Xalapa, a picturesque city in the coffee-growing country of the Mexican state of Veracruz, is a favorite with both Mexican and international visitors.
Xalapa, the state capital, is in an area of impressive natural beauty and remarkably rich archeological and anthropological resources.
Xalapa’s climate is moderate, with cool nights and warm days freshened by spring-like showers.
www.mc.maricopa.edu /dept/d10/mexico_ss/xalapa.html   (331 words)

  
 Xalapa (Veracruz) - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
Xalapa de Enríquez, ciudad mexicana, cabecera del municipio del mismo nombre y capital del estado de Veracruz localizada en el centro del estado de Veracruz, a 360 kilómetros (4 hrs) de la Ciudad de México y a 94 kilómetros (45 min) del puerto de Veracruz por la carretera federal número 180.
En 1824, se instaló en Xalapa la primera Legislatura del Estado de Veracruz y la localidad se declaró Capital del Estado de Veracruz.
En 1920 se restituye a la ciudad de Xalapa, su carácter de capital del Estado de Veracruz y se publicó el decreto que establece la Escuela de Derecho del Estado.
es.wikipedia.org /wiki/Xalapa_(Veracruz)   (875 words)

  
 Historia de Xalapa
Hacia 1791, la importancia de Xalapa como población dentro de la región central de la intendencia de Veracruz se reflejó en la adquisición del Título de Villa.
Fue pues, justamente, la concurrencia de todos estos factores y sus efectos los que orillaron de Veracruz a tomar la determinación de elevar por decreto a Xalapa al rango de Ciudad (decreto 187 del 18 de noviembre de 1830).
La nueva.situación de la ciudad, sumada a la antigua atracción que Xalapa seguía ejerciendo dentro de una vasta área que iba desde las estribaciones de la sierra madre oriental hasta la costa del golfo, le proporcionó entonces también importantes beneficios.
www.xalapa.gob.mx /municipio/historia.htm   (756 words)

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