Orizaba

Orizaba is a Mexican city in the state of Veracruz. It's known for its colonial buildings and the art nouveau Palacio de Hierro, brought from Belgium in the 1890s. The Veracruz State Art Museum shows work by local artists. Overlooking the city is the Cerro del Borrego peak, accessible by cable car. Northwest is the snow-capped Pico de Orizaba volcano. It forms part of Pico de Orizaba National Park, where lynx roam.