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
Xalapa Catedral
2
Anthropology Museum of Xalapa
3
Juárez Park
4
Botanical Garden Francisco Javier Clavijero
5
Patio Muñoz
6
Jardín de Esculturas
7
Pinacoteca Diego Rivera
8
Museo El Lencero
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 Xalapa Catedral
- Visit Anthropology Museum of Xalapa
- Visit Juárez Park
- Eat at Restaurante La Güerita
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Botanical Garden Francisco Javier Clavijero
- Visit Patio Muñoz
- Visit Jardín de Esculturas
- Eat at Casumi
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Pinacoteca Diego Rivera
- Visit Museo El Lencero
- Visit Teatro del Estado "Gral. Ignacio de la Llave"
- Eat at El Itacate fonda
Where to eat
Restaurante La Güerita
Casumi
El Itacate fonda
La Carcajada de Ray
Cocina alteña
Tacos San Jose
Pozoles el Dique
Bacan Macut
Where to stay
- Posada La Mariquinta
- Hotel Misión Express Xalapa Centro
- Hotel Central Xalapa
- Hotel Mision Xalapa Plaza de las Convenciones
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
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