Jalapa architecture

Concepción de María Parish Church. With more than 300 years old; Colonial style and vernacular construction system. It still retains the original construction, except for the roof, which was changed to zinc. It houses some colonial images and stands out, the Virgin of Concepción de María, patron saint of the municipality.

Concepción de María Parish Church

The oldest house in the city. The house of Don Ramón Florencio Guevara, with an age of 250 years, has been identified by the municipality as the oldest house in the municipality. It still retains its originality, its colonial style and vernacular construction system. It is a historical and cultural landmark of the city.

Monumental Art Murals. Located in the Augusto César Salinas Pinell Public Library, it is one of the most important murals; It represents the history of the pre-Hispanic era, part of the national and local history. Declared Cultural Patrimony of the Nation, by Legislative decree, in 1990. Another mural is located in the House of Culture, it represents the traditions of the town, the corn fair, the music and the daily life of the jalapeños.

Monument to the Goddess of Corn (Xilonem). Representative element of the Corn Fair, symbol of identity of the municipality, Mesoamerican deity; she is the goddess of young corn and goddess of fertility. It is located in the Central Park and was erected in 2004.

Urban tourism

You can visit the Municipal Park, this place is home to a lot of nature and is equipped with benches, drinking water, electricity, a kiosk, and walkways.

Municipal park

If you like to practice sports, the municipality offers you multiple options. Here you will find sports courts, a sports center equipped with courts to play basketball, indoor soccer, volleyball. They are located in the urban area of the city.

If you are a baseball fan, do not miss the games that take place in the Municipal Baseball Stadium, here you can enjoy the games of local teams, mainly on weekends. In addition, if you are passionate about football, the municipality also offers you the perfect alternative to enjoy this sport in the municipal football stadiums, where local teams meet.

For lovers of reading, in the municipality you will find a municipal library, where you can lend books, investigate history, culture, science, philosophy, among other topics.

You can also visit the Recreational Center Santa Rosa La Roca Morada. This site has food and beverage services, it has natural spaces, it is an ideal place to enjoy with family and share with your friends. It is located in the urban area.