About 60 miles 100 km northwest of veracruz lie the three cities of xalapa coatepec and xico each full of mexican history and culture that make for a great day trip from veracruz see beautiful examples of spanish colonial architecture visit the 16th century home of a former mexican president admire baroque churches and leafy parks and learn about the regions coffee production youll travel nearly 10 000 feet 3 050 meters in elevation by the time you reach your final stop hotel pick