What to do and see in Orizaba, Veracruz: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

May 1, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

Orizaba (Spanish  [ori'saba] (help·info)) is a city and municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is located 20 km west of its sister city Córdoba, and is adjacent to Río Blanco and Ixtaczoquitlán, on Federal Highways 180 and 190. The city had a 2005 census population of 117,273 and is almost coextensive with its small municipality, with only a few small areas outside the city. The municipality's population was 117,289 and it has an area of 27.97 km² (10.799 sq mi).
Restaurants in Orizaba

1. Museo Francisco Gabilondo Soler

Calle sur 29 670, Orizaba 94300 Mexico
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Museo Francisco Gabilondo Soler

Reviewed By kiki10

You find cri cri songs written and well represented, you can also listen to the song while you watch the mache paper representation.

2. Teleferico de Orizaba

Poniente 3 y 5 Centro Histórico atrás del palacio municipal, Orizaba 94300 Mexico +52 272 728 9136 http://www.orizaba.travel/teleferico
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Teleferico de Orizaba

Orizaba’s Cable Car, with its 917 meters of length, is the third longest in Mexico. It connects Historic Downtown with the top of the Cerro del Borrego. Live an adventure to 320 meters of height that you will never forget!

Reviewed By Lakesidehero - Lakeside, United States

I got to the area and easily bought a round trip ticket for 70 pesos. This allows 2 hours. I had to wait in line for about 30 for my 3 o'clock ride. Ride is cool. They do have and follow covid precautions too. One house hold per car about 4 or 5 max riders. I got a solo car. I took in the views. About a 5 minute ride. I walked around the mointain top and took pics. The have a few things to see. An Orizaba history museum and a reenactment of how the french fought against mexico. They have a zipline too. It's about 150-200 yards. Cost 100 pesos. Small snack bar area. Two hours is plenty of time.

3. Iron Palace

Av. Francisco I. Madero Esquina Poniente 2, Orizaba 94300 Mexico +52 272 728 9136 http://www.orizaba.travel/iron-palace
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Iron Palace

A world’s architecture jewel brought from Brussels, Belgium; it is a structure that can be totally dismantled. Enjoy its free museums: Beer Museum, Soccer Museum, Roots of Orizaba, Interactive Museum and Planetarium, and also its main square

Reviewed By AndresGosan - Mexico City, Mexico

This building is known for being made by Gustave Eiffel himself. It was brought from Belgium and if you take a look to the joints and the steel really look like created in another time. There are various rooms with different museums inside; and the precautions for COVID are great!

4. Alameda Francisco Gabilondo Soler Cri Cri

Colon Poniente 2 y norte 13 Centro, Orizaba 94300 Mexico +52 272 728 9136 http://www.orizaba.travel/#!parks-with-history/rfo1j
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Alameda Francisco Gabilondo Soler Cri Cri

This is the main park o the city, which still preserves the tradition of a colonial city that gives Orizaba the name of a Magic Town. While you are here come to work out, ride a bike, walk its gardens and take a minute to relax under one of its hundreds of leafy trees.

5. Ecoparque Rio

Sur 4 Orizaba Rivera del Rio, Orizaba 94300 Mexico +52 272 728 9136 http://www.orizaba.travel/#!paseo-del-rio-y-reserva-animal/cbwm
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Ecoparque Rio

Wear comfy shoes and walk down its bridges and the riverbank of the Orizaba River where you will appreciate the combination of a historic colonial city with an extraordinary environmental setting. You will find an Animal Sanctuary, which is one of a kind in the State of Veracruz. This Animal Sanctuary has allowed the captive breeding of endangered species such as the jaguar. Other animal species you will be able to see here are: tigers, dromedaries, crocodiles, black bears, spider monkeys and many more!

Reviewed By ramon131313 - Morovis, Caribbean

Was a nice and great place to visit. I went with a group of friends. You can walk around the Paseo de los Artistas o Paseo del Zoologico. At the paseo de los Artistas you can walk near the Orizaba River and you can see a lot of beautiful arts and paintings, and to the other site of the river you can see the paseo del zoologico, and there you can see a lot of beautiful animals. You can have a great time.

6. Poliforum Mier y Pesado

Oriente 6 And Sur 31, Orizaba 94300 Mexico +52 272 728 9136 http://www.orizaba.travel/mier-y-pesado-castle
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Poliforum Mier y Pesado

It was declared as a “National Artistic Monument” on February 2014. This building is of great architectural beauty and is part of the Mier y Pesado Foundation, also known as “The Castle of Orizaba”. It has museums, a restaurant zone, big gardens with figure-shaped trees decorating them and a pond. Museums Schedule Francisco Gabilondo Soler Museum Traditional Costume Museum Orizaba Yesterday and Today Museum with Presidents Room Wednesday - Monday from 11:00 to 19:00 h

Reviewed By kiki10

An excellent option to visit you can find museums, restaurants and nice gardens, you can spend all day in this visit, if you are traveling with children this is a good option

7. Casa de las Leyendas Orizaba

Calle Norte 1 137 Centro, Orizaba 94300 Mexico +52 272 728 9136 https://www.orizaba.travel/casa-consistorial
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Casa de las Leyendas Orizaba

8. Parque de las Sonrisas

Orizaba 94300 Mexico +52 272 728 9136 http://www.orizaba.travel/ciudad-de-las-sonrisas-expo-parque
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Parque de las Sonrisas

9. Ex Convento de San Jose de Gracia

Calle sur 8 235, Orizaba 94300 Mexico +52 272 728 9136 http://www.orizaba.travel/ex-conventos
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Ex Convento de San Jose de Gracia

One of the last convents of the New Spain is located in Orizaba Magic Town. You can be a witness of the history, lifestyle and work of the last Franciscans in our city walking through the ruins of the Former Convent of San Jose de Gracia. From the Main Cloister you will be able to take amazing shots! Guided Tours Hours Saturdays and Sundays - 12:00, 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00 h Admission Fee $50, Tickets on sale at the Cable Car Tickets Office Non-guided Tours Monday to Sunday - 11:00 to 18:00 h Admission Fee $30

10. EcoParque Cerro del Borrego

Cerro del Borrego, Orizaba 94300 Mexico +52 272 728 9136 https://www.orizaba.travel/cerro-del-borrego-ecopark
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EcoParque Cerro del Borrego

Walk through a Cloud Forest without living the city! Take a selfie from the viewpoint with the Valley of Orizaba as a background and share it with your friends. Here you can practice hiking, take the zip-line, have a picnic with your family and watch the recreation of the historical battle fought between the Mexican Army and the French invaders. Also, you can visit the “Siege Museum of Cerro del Borrego” related to the Battle, and the Geographic Museum of Orizaba. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:00 h Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, 9:00 – 19:00 h Free Admission

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