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Where to Stay in Orizaba

There are a considerable number of budget-priced or economy hotels located throughout the city but when looking around at budget or even mid-range hotels in Orizaba, you’ll note that many come stocked with “ladies of the evening” who are standing at or just inside of the hotel front door. Make no mistake, many of these ladies come with “the gift that keeps on giving” - AIDS. Most well-run hotel establishments will not allow them and these hotels are usually marked as “family” hotels. You will have far fewer problems (or temptations) staying at a “family” hotel even if it’s located across from or next door to a “stocked” hotel. Keep your eyes open and BE CAREFUL at all times! Some recommendable places include these:

Name: Hotel Arenas
Address: Norte 2 No. 169
Phone: 725-2361

A small, family-run hotel located directly in back of the yellow-walled Parrish Church of San Miguel. There is an attractive, plant-filled courtyard fronting the economically priced rooms. Most have a TV and fan with private bath and are clean but unpretentious. The street out front is usually pretty crowded as it’s the market district, so there’s plenty of activity until about 9 pm when things go quiet. Singles / doubles are 100 pesos and 120 pesos respectively. Expect to pay slightly more during peak seasons.

Name: Hotel San Crist

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SO HOW’S THE FOOD? : Well let me tell you

Good food is easy to come by in the city. There’s a generous variety of offerings as well. Local fare centers on huge sandwiches of beef, pork, chicken or turkey complete with assorted HOT peppers. Roast meat dishes and typical fast-food fare is likewise plentiful, as are the ever-present pizza and burger joints. Even in the majority of these, the platters are sizeable, filling and tasty. The central city area is brimming with choice places for almost any budget. Here are some to check out:

Name: Merendero Rosey
Address: Oriente 7 at the corner of Norte 2

A “torteria” or sandwich shop specializing in HUGE, freshly-made sandwiches of beef (carne), lamb (cordero), chicken (pollo), or turkey (pavo) priced from 5 pesos to 9 pesos. A wonderful bargain.

Name: La Gran Torta
Address: On Colon at the Parque del Castillo

Another great “belly-buster” sandwich spot which has more variety, including some piping hot meals as well. Their sandwich specialty is turkey and they will pile it on until you say “Ouch!”. Prices are so low that I fail to understand how they can possibly make any money - it MUST be the staggering volume of business they do. The place is knee-deep in people from opening until closing. That should tell you something. You’ve just got to try this one !

Name: La Pergola
Address: Oriente 6 and Sur 7 (on the corner)

A small, family-run restaurant with a full menu of local dishes including some pasta. Service is quick and the food though uninspired is inexpensive, tasty and filling. Entrees range in price from 25 to 60 pesos. The are such a bunch of other local eateries along this stretch of Oriente 6 that there’s absolutely no danger whatsoever of going hungry on this street.

Name: Mariscos Boca Del Ri

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Language Institutes in Orizaba :

Students, students everywhere, but where, oh where, are the Teachers?

Small language institutes abound and teach English for business and tourism. Many businesses and locals want to learn English due to the large number of English-speaking tourists who frequent the city for its mountain-trekking and volcano climbing, especially during winter climbing season and the Summer months. The city is on the main route between Mexico City and Veracruz and looks very inviting as you pass through on the bus. Many people stop off for two or three days during longer tours of the region.

If you are interested in working in this area, and are a native speaker, you have an excellent chance of getting decently-paying work if your timing is right and you’re persistent. You should always have copies (originals are better) of certificates and diplomas to help document yourself. A photocopy of the front page of your passport showing your particulars and photo are also frequently requested. Here are some places that are constantly looking and will give priority to long-term applicants over the Summer-job crowd. Pay usually varies based on background and experience, but ranges from 35 pesos per hour on the low end to 60 pesos or more for the more highly-qualified, experienced candidates.

Remember: “The early bird gets the worm”, so call, fax, write or e-mail well in advance for position information if possible. The “c

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