Xalapa, the state capital of Veracruz, is known as the
"City of Flowers" as well as the "Athens of Veracruz."
It has the easy-going pace of a provincial city in which
its beautiful parks, woodlands and variety of flowers
add to its relaxed ambiance while its cobblestone streets,
colonial architecture and surrounding mountains create
its unique and unforgettable charm. From most parts of
the city one can view the nearby snow-capped Pico de Orizaba.
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.
Sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the beautiful
hiking areas, the nearby beaches, the nearby Texolo Waterfall
where the movie Romancing the Stone was filmed,
and the sport facilities at the Universidad Veracruzana
which includes an Olympic-size swimming pool, a track
and field stadium, basketball courts and a soccer stadium.
Xalapa is large enough to provide the necessary health,
educational and recreational services, yet small enough
to offer personal hospitality.
