Entertainment in Central Gulf Coast
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La Chiva
A tiny boho stronghold very popular for its alternative (electronica, hip-hop and rock)tunes.
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Velitas
This popular little seaside palapa on Blvd Camacho could be romantic with its tiki-torch ambience or just a laid-back place to grab a cocktail while checking out the ocean and the people strolling past on the boulevard. On weekends there’s live music.
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Mambo Café
The cover is steep in Veracruz terms but this expansive salsa club with slick fountains and bursting colors is where Latin dancing goes down in this town. Sometimes there are lessons early on weekend nights. Check for ladies' nights specials, too.
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Bar El Estribo
This is the only place on the zócalo where one can eat and drink outside without hawkers in your face selling their stock every two minutes. The Pepito sandwich is good, as are the drink and wine selections.
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Las Barricas
This Jarocho-recommended live-music venue and club plays a variety of music: reggeton, salsa, pop, rock etc. It’s on the small side, so expect to be packed in with the raucous, jovial crowd, especially on weekends.
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La Panga
This bar-restaurant, literally floating on the lake with its own boardwalk, is an unbeatable place to lean back, sip cerveza and grab a bite to eat while the sun disappears beyond the lake and the rolling hills.
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Gran Café de Orizaba
Sitting pretty inside the Palacio de Hierro with its polished-wood floors and pictures of old Orizaba, this café has a regal feeling. The patio is a fabulous spot to drink the high-quality tea or coffee.
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Los Caballos
A block east of the zócalo, candle-lit tables, Trova, and Christmas lights create an ambience soaked with Latin romance. There's live music on weekends.
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El Interior
This café provides respite from the city in a little alleyway off the square. It sells pretty espresso drinks, unique souvenirs, books in Spanish and useful maps.
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El Rincón de la Trova
Set on a pedestrian side road, this venue has live Trova as well as son jarocho music. You can sip a mojito and eat empanadas while enjoying the show.
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Coco Beers
How can one go wrong in a place that serves super-sized beers out of yardas (iced, bong-shaped, glass containers) ? It’s loud and popular here, dude.
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La Casona de la Condesa
The weird Jesus art is meant to be edgy but feels whacked out. La Casona attracts an older (ie not teenage) crowd and offers solid live music at night.
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Tierra Luna
Provides poetry readings, music and sanctuary for the artsy fartsy in a lovely high-ceilinged space. It serves tasty café fare and wine to boot.
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Teatro del Estado Ignacio de la Llave
The impressive state theatre hosts both the Orquesta Sinfónica de Xalapa and the Ballet Folklórico of the Universidad Veracruzana.
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Blvd
One of several discos at the Camacho/Victoria intersection. This video-bar specializes in house, electric and pop.
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La Cava
This tiny bar illuminated with black lights seems to host lots of laughter and cocktail-induced intimacy.
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El Ágora
El Ágora is a busy arts center with a cinema, theater, gallery, bookstore and café.
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La Galería
A tiny boho stronghold very popular for its alternative (electronica, hip-hop and rock) tunes.
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Angelo Casa de Té
Linger over a pot of rose tea (one of many tea choices), while savoring homemade cookies.
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Italian Coffee Company
The outdoor terrace, with volcano views, is where coffee is meant to be enjoyed.
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Convivio
University professors come here to enjoy pricey wine or foofy espresso drinks.
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