About Jalapa
Jalapa is one of Guatemala's major cities, home to around 159,840 people.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Jalapa
1
Anthropology Museum of Xalapa
2
Juárez Park
3
Botanical Garden Francisco Javier Clavijero
Budget travel
Free things to do in Jalapa
Juárez Park
Botanical Garden Francisco Javier Clavijero
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Anthropology Museum of Xalapa
- Visit Juárez Park
- Visit Botanical Garden Francisco Javier Clavijero
- Eat at Restaurante La Güerita
Where to eat
Local favourites
Restaurante La Güerita
Casumi
El Itacate fonda
La Carcajada de Ray
Cocina alteña
Tacos San Jose
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Misión Express Xalapa Centro
The hotel offers 16 rooms which have plasma TV with cable service, free Wi-Fi access, a coffee/tea maker, telephone, work desk, and a fan.
Hotel Central Xalapa
All of its rooms have a cable TV, telephone, and electronic keys and lock. Some of its facilities are La Tasca del Quijote (serves a variety
Hotel Mision Xalapa Plaza de las Convenciones
All rooms equipped with cable television, coffee/tea maker, telephone, and Internet access. Some of its facilities are swimming pool, fitnes
Posada La Mariquinta
Very comfortable guest house in quiet neighborhood within walking location of main plaza.
Shopping
- Mercado Jáuregui
- Mercado Adolfo Ruiz Cortines
Nightlife
- Callejón Diamante
- La Parroquia de Veracruz
- 4 Regiones
- El Café-tal Apan
- Cafe Lindo
- Flor Catorce
Museums & culture
- Anthropology Museum of Xalapa
In pictures
Jalapa gallery
Keep exploring
