Catemaco
Mexico · Estado de Veracruz-LlaveMX
City and municipal seat in Veracruz, Mexico
Catemaco is a city in the south of the Mexican state of Veracruz. It serves as the municipal seat for the municipality of the same name. The city is located on Lake Catemaco, with the municipality stretching north to the Gulf of Mexico. Catemaco is a tourist destination, with its main attractions being the lake, remnants of the region's rainforest and a tradition of sorcery/witchcraft that has its roots in the pre-colonial period and is mostly practiced by men. This tradition is well-known in Mexico and attracts clients from various walks of life, including businessmen and national-level politicians. Catemaco holds an annual event in March dedicated to sorcery, which can draw up to 5,000 visitors.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 49,451
- Coordinates
- 18.421, -95.114
- Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- Elevation
- 363 m
Overview of Catemaco
Travellers heading to Estado de Veracruz-Llave, Mexico will find Catemaco, a low-key town. Its resident count stands at approximately 49,451. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: sports, nature and culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Catemaco
Sports in Catemaco
(3)Sports lovers get Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. All of it is drawn from Catemaco's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Catemaco
(2)On the nature side, Catemaco offers Islands and Lakes. All of it is drawn from Catemaco's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Catemaco
(1)Under culture, Catemaco is tagged with Religious Sites. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Catemaco.
Best time to visit Catemaco
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Catemaco is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Estado de Veracruz-Llave and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Mexico_City.
Similar destinations
Places near Catemaco that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catemaco known for?
- Catemaco, in Estado de Veracruz-Llave, Mexico, is best known for sports, nature and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 49,451 residents.
- What can you do in Catemaco?
- Recorded activities in Catemaco include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Islands and Lakes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Catemaco?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Catemaco located?
- Catemaco is located in Estado de Veracruz-Llave, Mexico. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
Personal notes
Loading…