Municipio: Catemaco, Veracruz
Location: Gulf of Mexico, near Sontecomapan, 5 miles south of La Barra
Type: gulf & river beach area
Population: 10
Economic Activity: cattle
History:
Claim to fame: attractive isolated river and beach
Tourism: no facilities
Access: via La Panga car ferry from La Barra, then along cattle gated terraceria, or rent a lancha
from La Barra to take you there.
It is difficult to get here but worth the pain. The isolated beaches are wonderful and the trip will
always be remembered as an adventure. The ranch owner may offer his boat to go upriver and visit
some springs. Look out for the zamia plants, one of the endangered treasures of LosTuxtlas.
If you are really adventurous, you can rent a horse, cross the river and explore the next almost
uninhabited beaches.
Location: Gulf of Mexico, near Sontecomapan, 5 miles south of La Barra
Type: gulf & river beach area
Population: 10
Economic Activity: cattle
History:
Claim to fame: attractive isolated river and beach
Tourism: no facilities
Access: via La Panga car ferry from La Barra, then along cattle gated terraceria, or rent a lancha
from La Barra to take you there.
It is difficult to get here but worth the pain. The isolated beaches are wonderful and the trip will
always be remembered as an adventure. The ranch owner may offer his boat to go upriver and visit
some springs. Look out for the zamia plants, one of the endangered treasures of LosTuxtlas.
If you are really adventurous, you can rent a horse, cross the river and explore the next almost
uninhabited beaches.
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Villages of Catemaco, Los Tuxtlas, Veracruz, Mexico
El Carrizal
El Carrizal
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