Xalapa, sometimes spelled Jalapa, is the capital city of the Mexicanstate of Veracruz. In the year 2000 census, it reported a population of 390,058.
The municipal seat of the municipality of Xalapa is the city of Xalapa Enríquez; in everyday usage, however, the city is generally referred to by the shorter name Xalapa.
Its name comes from the Nahuatl roots "Xallapan" which means "spring in the sand." The Totonacas were the first peoples who established around "Macuiltepetl" hill. During the 14th century, four cultures established in the territory today known as Xalapa. Each of them build a small village: Xallitic (in the sand) founded by the Totonacas; Techacapan (river of waste) founded by the Chichimecas; at the northeast Tecuanapan (river of the beasts) founded by the Toltecas and Tlalnecapan founded by the Teochichimecas.
Eventually, the four villages grew and joined forming one big village which was given the name Xallapan.
, 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.
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.
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