Son Residentes play Cuban rhythms at Lorencillo restaurant in Xalapa. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
In Xalapa, Grupo Sotavento performs fancy folkloric footwork at Hotel Xalapa. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
An exhibition draws visitors to a tunnel-like gallery at Ágora de la Ciudad in Xalapa. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
The snowcapped Pico de Orizaba, Mexicos tallest mountain, looms over Xalapas sprawling suburbs. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
Xalapa, Mexico, is well-suited to exploring on foot and detours off a main street reward the curious. This alley’s small shop has a wide selection of classical, jazz and ethnic music. (Robert Gauthier / LAT)
