Coatepec, Veracruz

The municipality of Coatepecis found in the central region of the Mexican state of Veracruz. Its north latitude is 19° 27', west longitude is 96° 58', altitude of 1200.00 m, and surface of 255.81 km². It represents the 0.338% of the current state. The municipal seat and largest community of the municipality is also called Coatepec. The Mexican census of 2005 reported a population of 49,608 in the city, while the municipality had 79,787 inhabitants. The municipality also includes many smaller communities within its boundaries. The largest of these are Tuzamapan, Pacho Viejo, and Mahuixtlán.DetailsCoatepec borders the municipalities of Xalapa and Tlalnelhuayocan (north); Teocelo and Jalcomulco (south); Emiliano Zapata (east); and Xico and Teocelo (west).Often called the capital of Coffee in Mexico, the name Coatepec comes from the Nahuatl coatl, serpent and tepetl, hill (The Hill where the Snakes are).This municipality has four small rivers: the Pixquiac, "Pintores", "Sordo" and Hueyapan; all going to "Pescados" ("La Antigua") river.Coatepec was named a "Pueblo Mágico" in 2006.Coatepec is known for its coffee, which has a type which both tastes and looks good. The best option to buy coffee in Coatepec, Veracruz is in "La Vereda" or in "Bola de Oro", you almost need to know "Bola de Oro" because is the most popular in the country. And talking about other theme, Coatepec is popular about traditions, here the most important tradition is "Sán Jerónimo" that the people celebrates the September 30. The food that is popular in Coatepec by the population and tourists is (Tamales, Chilaquiles, Emmoladas, Gorditas, Lupitas, enfrijoladas, etc.).