Veracruz, as it is well known, is “the state that has it all”: culture, gastronomy, music, folklore, ecotourism, among others. Xka-n’s purpose is to honor our Totonaca culture, where we emphasize the wealth and biodiversity of our region.
Xka·n means “water” in Tepehua, an indigenous Totonaca language; for the Totonacas, water is sacred.
“You who bathe nature, protect the hills with your being, quench the thirst of all plants, refresh the land where I was born. Come, get close to the people, they need you”totonaca water poem
- Excursion to the San Juan de Ulúa fort
- Veracruz Naval Historical Museum
- Visit to the Mar Adentro Bookstore (building made with muca stone)
- Largest aquarium in Mexico
- andinga oyster purifier
- Xalapa Anthropology Museum
- Xico, magical town (Xiqueño mole and wood-fired bread)
- Bola de Oro coffee museum in Coatepec
- Quiahuiztlán Archaeological Zone and ancient Cempoala
- Roca Partida (natural paradise in the ‘Tuxtlas’ region)
- Rafting in the Jalcomulco 'rapids'
- Zipline and rappelling at México Verde
- Quad bikes and sandbord at Chachalacas Dunes
- Hiking at Playa Villa Rica or Roca Partida
Veracruz International Airport
10.6 Km | 30 min. drive
Officially known as General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), it is one of the main gateways to the Veracruz region and one of the most important in southeastern Mexico which serves as a key point for commerce and tourism.
Andamar
1 Km | 15 min. a pie
Waterfront shopping mall with luxury brands & international eateries, plus a cinema & bowling alley.
Plaza Las Américas
1 Km | 15 min. walk
Long-standing landmark mall with department stores, 2 cinemas, a casino & food court.
El Dorado
5.5 Km | 12 min. en automóvil
Spacious indoor shopping mall with popular chain retailers, casual eateries & a movie theater.
Zócalo - Centro Histórico de Veracruz
10 Km | 30 min. drive
Any exploration of Veracruz has to begin with its zócalo, or historic center, also known as the "Plaza de Armas" or "Plaza Lerdo". In this 1.5 km2 area you can find colonial buildings dating back to the 16th century. The handsome public space is framed by portales (arcades), the 17th-century Palacio Municipal and an 18th-century cathedral. The level of activity accelerates throughout the day until the evening, when the zócalo becomes thick with souvenir sellers, musical entertainers, danzon dancers and merrymakers.
San Juan de Úlua Fortress
17.5 Km | 36 min. drive
Located in front of the current port of Veracruz, this Italian-style fortification is linked to the founding of Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz. On April 22th 1519, under the command of Hernán Cortés, the construction of the fortifications was planned by the Spanish in the context of the conquest and colonization of America and the pirate attacks of the time against the Hispanic Monarchy. After its defensive use as the port of Veracruz, the main port of the viceroyalty of New Spain, it was used as a prison and shipyard in the 19th century, and since the end of the 20th century it has functioned as a local museum of the San Juan de Ulúa fort of the National Institute of Anthropology and History.
Clavijero Theatre
10.3 Km | 30 min. drive
The Francisco Javier Clavijero Theater is a theater located in the historic center of Veracruz and cataloged as a historical monument by the Directorate of the Historical Center of the Veracruz City Council. It was built between the years of 1900 and 1902, by the engineer Salvador Echegaray and the architect Ernesto Lattine. It's name pays tribute to the famous Veracruz humanist Francisco Javier Clavijero.
Veracruz Aquarium
7.2 Km | 20 min. drive
Sprawling aquarium featuring dolphin shows, as well as habitats for sharks, penguins & manatees. It’s the most important aquarium in Veracruz state and in all of Mexico as a country. It is also said to be the largest in Latin America.