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Discover the essence of each destination with Gamma hotels
At Gamma Orizaba Grand Hotel de France there is much to do and discover; you will experience the local essence and history of each destination, as well as its unique cuisine and tradition.
Start your journey and be sure to visit the historic center and the industrial zone, as well as the Teleférico de Orizaba, Planetario Orizaba, Paseo del Río, Polifórum Mier and Pesado. Include these attractions in your plan and discover the essence of this beautiful destination.
Teleferico de la ciudad de Orizaba
Teleferico de la ciudad de Orizaba
City cable car with an incredible view of the entire city; it departs from the heart of the city and travels to the Cerro del Borrego, where you'll find museums and extreme sports such as hiking and zip-lining.
Paseo del Río
Paseo del Río
A spectacular walk across the river, featuring a special sanctuary for animals that have been rescued and cannot be reincorporated into their habitat. Spread out over four kilometers, it features flora and fauna, culture with an art walk, murals by local artists and finally the Parque Biori.
Poliforum Mier y Pesado
Poliforum Mier y Pesado
The architecture of this attraction, which was inaugurated in 1944, resembles that of a castle as a whole with its vast gardens, trees and shrubs with figures and a stunning fountain, making it one of the most beautiful places in Orizaba. You can visit the Museo Francisco Gabilondo Soler, the Museo Orizaba Ayer y Hoy, the Museo del Traje, the Sala de las Casitas and eight restaurants.
Alameda Gabilondo Soler
Alameda Gabilondo Soler
The Alameda was inaugurated in 1855 and although French troops destroyed it in 1862, it was rebuilt and continues to impress. Here you'll find statues of General Ignacio de la Llave and Francisco Gabilondo Soler, illustrious people from Orizaba.
Parque Biori
Parque Biori
Visit this park to enjoy the gardens of Rosales, Japones (which has a wide variety of bonsai), ethnobotanical plants, coffee, bromeliad, pollinators, the largest orchid collection in Mexico and a butterfly garden. It has various monumental figures and ancient statues that decorate its wide paths, as well as a large pond with aquatic plants and animals.
Palacio de Hierro
Palacio de Hierro
This palace is home to the following museums: Cuna del Fútbol, de la Cerveza, Raíces de Orizaba (MURO), Interactivo and Planetario Rodolfo Neri Vela. It also offers the Eiffel venue, ideal for business meetings. There is also a tourist office, a souvenir shop and a cafe.
Planetario Orizaba
Planetario Orizaba
Get to know the Domo Digital, integrated with Digistar 7 technology and linked to the NASA image gallery, which allows real-time images of the universe to be displayed. Visit the Observatory to appreciate the stars in the celestial vault, through two telescopes.