Xico
A "magical town" in the cloud-covered mountains, known for its mole sauce, its old red-roofed white houses and the July Feast of Mary Magdalene.
Xico lies about 10 km southwest of Coatepec and is one of the most popular magical towns in Veracruz. The main street leads to the Church of Mary Magdalene, flanked by old houses with red tile roofs and white walls. Small shops sell the local Xico mole (mole xiqueño), fruit liqueurs and handicrafts. During the Feast of Mary Magdalene in July, there are flower carpets, a bull run (Xiqueñada), and the ritual of dressing the image of the saint in new garments. The town is a base for visiting Texolo Falls and can be combined with a day trip to Coatepec.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Texolo Waterfall
- Coatepec
- Francisco Javier Clavijero Botanical Garden
- Paseo de los Lagos
- Parque Juárez
- Pinacoteca Diego Rivera
- Parque Los Tecajetes
- Xalapa Cathedral