Xalapa is the capital of Veracruz, a state of Mexico. Xalapa has about 400,000 residents and is the second largest city in the state, behind the city of Veracruz. It is located close to the center of the state of Veracruz. Xalapa comes from Nahuatl roots for sand and water, and literally means water place. [...]
Providing a travel destination filled with a deep history and friendly population, Veracruz, Mexico offers fresh air, beautiful scenery, and incredible weather to absorb. While other destinations are booming with museums and other historical landmarks to admire, Veracruz focuses more on the surroundings of a natural beauty that calms the nerves and soothes the soul. [...]
When visiting Veracruz, Mexico, there is a Pre-Columbian archeological site attracting the masses that is situated close to the city of Papantla. El Tajin once served as the capital of the Totonac state, which was named after the awesome power of thunder and said to have taken its name from the Totonac god of thunder, [...]
