Population: Xalapa had in 2005 approximately 413.136 inhabitants.
Location
The City of Xalapa is located in the foothills of Macuiltepetl and the eastern foothills of the Cofre de Perote, in the transition zone between the Sierra Madre Oriental and the coastal plain of the Gulf of Mexico.
Is in an irregular region, making its narrow winding streets, looks especially beautiful with its outstanding variety of landscapes and scenery.
History
Around three springs appointed: Xallapam, Xalliticat and Techacapan a time preceding the Christian era, a group of families gathered Totonacas and resulted in Xalapa, in 1519, its inhabitants were in peace and gave lodging to Hernán Cortés and his conquering army.
After 1521, Xalapa was not assigned to any conqueror, but was reserved to pay tribute to the royal crown.
For three centuries, the development of Xalapa was characterized byperiods of slow growth in prosperity, lethargy and depression.However, with the establishment of trade fairs in 1720 until its liquidation with the freedom of trade, the town experienced a higherstage of urban growth and progress.
By 1791, the importance of Xalapa and population within the centralregion of Veracruz quartermaster was reflected in the acquisition of the title of Villa.
Places to visit
PARQUE JUAREZ
The first park to visit in xalapa also called the city of
flowers is the park which is
located in juatrez At the heart
of the city, Enriquez Street, opposite the City Hall and next to the Government, is the Park Juarez.
LOS BERROS
Another well-known park and
interesting to know is the park
which is located watercress mint Very City Centre is the Park of
the cress, one of the busiest
on Sundays and public
holidays by having a very special
joy to where
you want to really
turn around the children playing,
babies ponies to
take a walk around the park, a
beautiful and classic small train,
in which people get to take a little walk.
LOS LAGOS
Los Lagos its one of the most beautiful parks in our city is Xalapa, it is very easy
to reach is located just a short
walk from the university and the
Paseo de Los Lagos. A quiet and friendly area with a beautiful
view of the lake and gardens.
LOS TECAJETES
Tecajetes Park is a park the newly
renovated park is very beautiful
because it has too much nature and has always been the history Xalapa Park
is located a few steps
from the city center, on Avenue M. Avila Camacho, this is
combierte one of the most popular for its lush
vegetation and friendly
atmosphere
The
name was Tecajetes is due to a Nahuatl word meaning Cajete of
Stone.
Sports
On the outskirts of the city of Xalapa find a wide variety of landscapes, trails and lifts are perfect for mountain biking.
Jalcomulco
Located 39 km southeast of Xalapa. It is a placeendowed with natural attractions among which the mouth of the fish(or Old River). Here you will find trails with endless descents whereyou can go mountain biking, while enjoying its diverse ecosystems.
Located 50 km west of Xalapa bythe federal highway. 140. One of the most visited natural areas of the state of Veracruz has an area of 11,700 ha. of forestedmountains. In its surroundings you can go mountain biking andtouring towns such as rabbit or Tembladeras Aragon Valley Ecological Park, through various trails with different degrees of difficulty.
Going out
Coatepec
Coatepec is a beautiful city that is only 8 kilometers
from the city of flowers and
has an ideal climate for growing coffee. Coatepec is known for being
one coffee producing village of Coatepec have interesting places such as
Hidalgo Park which is located in the center of Coatepec around it houses the
Church of St. Jerome and the town hall that this park will enjoy the traditional coffee shops and restaurants snow.
XICO
Jalcomulco
The population of Jalcomulco is located in the margins of the river Antigua -
Section Fish, 30 km from the city
of Xalapa and Coatepec 22 km, due
to Huatusco and
Cordoba, the road ascends steeply from 300 to to
1500 m
Its varied topography has made this place an
ideal spot for climbing and "Rappel," since many interesting
features such as canyons
and hill Tuzamapan
Chicabaxtla in Pizaltepec
hill is the
remains of an archaeological Cotlamani
call. Along its
entire length there are numerous different
levels rapid to perform Rafting.
