Lagunas are one of the anchors of attractions in Los Tuxtlas. From mystic Laguna
Catemaco to jungle rimmed Laguna Escondida and the mangroves of Laguna
Sontecomapan, the Tuxtlas have an amazing variety of aquatic paradises.
The terms laguna (lagoon) and lago (lake) are used interchangeably in Spanish to
the distress of nit pickers.
Not all of the Tuxtlas lagunas are crater lakes. Most of their depth is relatively
shallow. The deepest is 100 feet, (30 meters). Extremely shallow Laguna
Sontecomapan is a true lagoon with access to the Gulf of Mexico. Laguna
Catemaco was created when lava flow obstructed a valley. Some are only
seasonal watering holes. But many others are possibly collapsed cones of small
volcanoes now filled with water.
Unfortunately, many of the smaller lakes are inaccessible. From Catemaco though,
Lagunas Chalchoapan, Ampopal, Encantada, Amolapan and Escondida are within
easy reach.
The Tuxtlas lakes retain the region's history. Studies of laguna sediment cores have
demonstrated 5000 years of agricultural activity in Los Tuxtlas.
Catemaco to jungle rimmed Laguna Escondida and the mangroves of Laguna
Sontecomapan, the Tuxtlas have an amazing variety of aquatic paradises.
The terms laguna (lagoon) and lago (lake) are used interchangeably in Spanish to
the distress of nit pickers.
Not all of the Tuxtlas lagunas are crater lakes. Most of their depth is relatively
shallow. The deepest is 100 feet, (30 meters). Extremely shallow Laguna
Sontecomapan is a true lagoon with access to the Gulf of Mexico. Laguna
Catemaco was created when lava flow obstructed a valley. Some are only
seasonal watering holes. But many others are possibly collapsed cones of small
volcanoes now filled with water.
Unfortunately, many of the smaller lakes are inaccessible. From Catemaco though,
Lagunas Chalchoapan, Ampopal, Encantada, Amolapan and Escondida are within
easy reach.
The Tuxtlas lakes retain the region's history. Studies of laguna sediment cores have
demonstrated 5000 years of agricultural activity in Los Tuxtlas.
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Geography of Los Tuxtlas, Veracruz, Mexico
Lagunas - lakes
Lagunas - lakes