With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience everything that Xalapa, 20 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here should be Juarez Park, Los Berros Park and Plaza Las Americas Mall. Papantla de Olarte is another wonderful option. It’s 45 miles away and offers a variety of awesome things to see and do. Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, Museo de la Ciudad Teodoro Cano and Volador Monument are just the start.