Xico Travel Guide

  Waterfall of Texolo and environs
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  • Waterfall of Texolo and environs
      Waterfall of Texolo and environs
    by darthmilmo
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  • Gorge near the Waterfall of Texolo
      Gorge near the Waterfall of Texolo
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  • Waterfall of Texolo
      Waterfall of Texolo
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  • Waterfall of Texolo from above at the start
      Waterfall of Texolo from above at the...
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Finding the Waterfall

Finding the Waterfall, Xico

 darthmilmo Says:  Afterwards, I walked down the stairs and came to the river. I took my tennis shoes and socks out and preceded to upriver through waist high water. I finally managed to find some walking ground and continued hiking the rest of the way to the waterfalls. When I got there I... 

Waterfall of Texolo from above at the start

Waterfall of Texolo from above at the start, Xico

 darthmilmo Says:  On the way down from the top view across the gorge, one can get a view of the start as the river flows downwards toward the waterfall. 

Waterfall of Texolo from across the Gorge

Waterfall of Texolo from across the Gorge, Xico

 darthmilmo Says:  The Cascada de Texolo is located just a few kilometers off Xico, Veracruz. Before heading down the gorge to see the waterfalls, I headed uphill to view the falls from atop and across the Gorge. The vegetation here is unbelievable. 

Restaurants  

Restaurante Mirador: Restaurante Mirador

Restaurante Mirador: Restaurante Mirador, Xico

 darthmilmo Says:  For the hungry souls or those with a fancy for Mexican food, then try the tasty "Restaurante Mirador." Their comida corrida is inexpensive and good :). 

Transportation  

Getting there...

Getting there..., Xico

 balesmm Says:  To get to and from Xico, there are busses running to and from Xalapa constantly throughout the day. A ride to Xico runs around 20.00 pesos (USD$2.00), or so.I cannot find the location of exactly where these busses leave from, but when I find it, I will post it. 

Getting there and around

Getting there and around, Xico

 darthmilmo Says:  There are collectivos that drop you off on Xico. From there you have to walk a few kilometers to the waterfall. 

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 On the way down from the top view across the gorge, one can get a view of the start as the river flows downwards toward the waterfall. 

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Cascada de Texolo

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Xico. I'd love to share with you the 5 tips I've written, the 9 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created. 

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Xico: Home to some amazing waterfalls.

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 ...take the time to spend at least half a day in Xico. Not only is it a neat little pueblito all in and of itself, but the nearby waterfalls (featured in the movie "Clear and Present Danger") are... 

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