Zona Universitaria Travel Guide
Xalapa
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Popular places to visit
Xalapa Cathedral
Xalapa Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Xalapa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's museums and festivals.
Xalapeno Stadium
Catch an event at Xalapeno Stadium during your trip to Xalapa. Experience the area's museums and festivals.
Plaza Las Americas Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Plaza Las Americas Mall during your visit to Xalapa. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Los Tecajetes Park
After visiting Los Tecajetes Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Xalapa. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Plaza Las Animas Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Plaza Las Animas Mall during your trip to Xalapa. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.
Los Berros Park
Los Berros Park is just one of the places to see in Xalapa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and cathedral.
Things to do
Coatepec and Xico Magical Towns Plus Xalapa Day Trip from Veracruz
Xalapa and Coatepec Cultural Tour from Veracruz
Top hotels in Zona Universitaria
Fiesta Inn Xalapa
Electric car charging.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
HB Xalapa
Location and overall cleanliness of the property
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Villa Las Margaritas Plaza Cristal
Yes very clean
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
One Xalapa Las Animas
The hotel is somewhat run-down; you can sleep there, but it does need some repairs.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Klimt
Staff
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Xalapa by IHG
The room is spacious and clean. The staff ex and the free breakfast very good! Parking is good. No complaints. Definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Zona Universitaria
Mártires de Chicago
While Mártires de Chicago isn't home to many top sights, Xalapeno Stadium and Paseo de los Lagos Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Xalapa Centro
If you're spending some time in Xalapa Centro, Paseo de los Lagos Park and Palacio de Gobierno are top sights worth seeing.
3 de Mayo
While there might not be top attractions in 3 de Mayo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like State Theatre and Paseo de los Lagos Park.
Fuentes de Las Animas
Fuentes de Las Animas might not have many top sights, but Plaza Las Animas Mall and Interactive Museum of Xalapa (MIX) are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Obrero Campesina
While Obrero Campesina may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like State Theatre and Museo ex-hacienda El Lencero.
Lomas de San Roque
Lomas de San Roque might not have many top sights, but Museo ex-hacienda El Lencero and Xalapa Museum of Anthropology (MAX) are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
