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Beautifully-designed museum of the pre-Hispanic cultures of Veracruz. A fascinating complement to the more famous archaeological museum in Mexico City. This museum is known for its extensive collections from the Olmec cultures, particularly some stunning examples of the giant Olmec head sculptures from San Lorenzo.
The Xalapa Museum of Anthropology is an anthropological museum in the city of Xalapa, capital of the state of Veracruz in eastern Mexico. It is known for its collection of artifacts from Mesoamerican Gulf Coast cultures such as the Olmec, Totonac, and Huastec, including several Olmec colossal heads. The museum's current building was opened in 1986. It is a part of Veracruzana University.
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Beautiful colonial era theatre that presents a diverse program of cultural events, including symphonies, popular music, dramatic theatre, and comedy.
Catedral Metropolitana de la Inmaculada Concepcion
Built in 1641, this cathedral was overhauled in 1896 in a neo-gothic style with an arched nave, twin spires, and impressive stained glass windows.
Diego Rivera Gallery
Elegant, modern museum featuring the world's largest collection of art by Diego Rivera. Also features exhibits by modern and contemporary artists.
It is advisable to visit Juárez Park, next to the town hall. From there you can have a good view of the city, Pico de Orizaba and Cofre de Perote, from the terrace of the museum Ágora. A nice place and reunion site for tourist and locals alike, where also you can enjoy some treats and snacks. and next to the museum of coffee.
Patio Muñoz is a neighborhood built in the 19th century, with most of the original buildings intact. Here are held workshops in Veracruz-style painting, dance and music.
The Botanical Garden Francisco Javier Clavijero is an arboretum and botanical garden of 38 hectares of which 30 are of forest preserved in an old coffee plantation and 8 garden festivals. it has seven public scientific collections in eight hectares. Exhibits some 6,000 specimens belonging to 700 species of plants.