| Nestled in a cool, high valley in the oriental Sierra Madres, it doesn't take long to realize that Orizaba is a rare find in the 21st century. Combining the convenience of today with the feel of an earlier time, the pace and diversity here appears to be what many wish for as a lifestyle or vacation. I am anxious for my next visit since there is much more to see in this city than I have recorded on these pages:
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| Palacio Hierro | 1 |
| Parque del Castillo | 4 |
| Cerro del Borrego | 6 |
| Ojo de Agua | 8 |
| Parque Nacional 500 Escalones | 9 |
| Paseo por el Rio Orizaba | 12 |
| Panteón Municipal | 14 |
| Hotel Arenas | 15 |
The Palacio Hierro has got to be one of the most fascinating buildings in all of Mexico. Its history, construction, location, and continued public use combine to make it unique to the world in the 21st century. A true product of the 19th century, the building first served as the Belgian Pavillion in the 1890 Paris Exposition. Being made of metal sections it was purchased by the city of Orizaba, disassembled, shipped, and assembled in the plaza de armas where it served as the ayunamiento (city hall). No longer used for that purpose it now has a library, two museums, tourist office, meeting rooms, and featured on this page the Gran Café de Orizaba. The central location in this compact city makes it perfect for hanging out and people watching.
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