Xalapa, city of flowers by Allan Cogan

I’m puzzled as to why Xalapa hasn’t become more of a permanent residence for Americans and Canadians. Of the six cities my wife and I visited – Morelia, Cholula, Puebla, Xalapa, Vera Cruz and Queretero – Xalapa is for us the hands-down winner. read more

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The Xalapa Museum - A Walk Back In Time by Rita Pomade

Mexico is a country rich in creative expression, and its creative roots go far back into the history of its people. In much of the modern work done today, one can still catch a glimpse of the mysteriou... read more

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Labor Of Love, The Photographs Of Edna Vite by Erin Cassin

In a world where greed has become commonplace, it is uplifting to meet a person who wants her work to serve as a conduit of love.

Xico - A Village Of Enchantment by Roy Dudley

Founded in the year 1313, Xico’s original name was Xico-Chimalco in the Náhuatl (Aztec) language meaning "where there are bee hives of yellow wax." Located only 20 minutes from Xalapa, Veracr... read more

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Robert Barrett And Richard Nathan by Roy Dudley

The first Englishman to set foot in Xalapa was an unfortunate fellow called Robert Barrett. That was back in 1568. Some 432 years later, another Englishman has set foot in this delightful city. But Ric... read more

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Jalapeña Christmas - Navidad Xalapeña by Roy Dudley

The sights, sounds and smells of Christmas in Mexico are wondrous, and Xalapa is no exception. Sparkling lights, music, cohetes (fireworks) and hot chocolate mix together to fill your senses. Al... read more

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Xalapa De Mis Suenos - Jalapa Of My Dreams by Roy Dudley

Originally from Boulder, Colorado, I have lived in Xalapa, Veracruz, for the last 27 years. Xalapa (hah-lah-pah) is truly the place of my dreams. Nestled in lush coffee growing hills, with a micro clim... read more

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Juanote by Roy Dudley

Known affectionately as "Juanote" (Big John) to the inhabitants of Xalapa, Juan Herrera Vasquez ( 1924-1989) was a unique personality who was a humble cargador (mover), just as his father was, y... read more

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Oyster Mushroom Chileatole: Chileatole de Setas by Karen Hursh Graber

Mushrooms proliferate in the mist-covered hills of north central Veracruz, the only place I have ever seen chileatole made with them, in this case with setas or oyster mushrooms. It would probabl... read more

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A Culinary Tour of Xalapa: Dining in the Home of Jalapenos by Karen Hursh Graber

When I told Carmen Titita Ramirez, owner of the highly acclaimed El Bajio restaurant in Mexico City, that I would be spending time in Xalapa, she responded with her usual exuberance and proceeded to wr... read more

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Link to clickable interactive map of Veracruz, Mexico by Tony Burton

Clickable interactive map of Veracruz, Mexico: Veracruz, Xalapa read more

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Xalapa - A report by Discussion Thread Forum

Posted by Lee Harrison on Junio 17, 2000 I’ve recently returned from my second trip to Xalapa, and thought I’d share a few thoughts about the area, and my opinion of its suitability as a retir... read more

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