It is one of the most spectacular places in the state of Veracruz, surrounded by several hills, and it is characterized by its magical aura. 

It covers an area of approximately 108 square kilometers, making it the third largest body of water in the country.

Within the lagoon, there are several volcanic islands, as thousands of years ago, volcanic eruptions blocked the valley, creating a lake at 340 meters above sea level. Currently, the lake is fed by streams descending from the Sierra de San Martín. ya que hace miles de años diversas erupciones volcánicas bloquearon el valle creado un lago a 340 msnm. Actualmente el lago esta alimentado por los arroyos que descienden de la Sierra de San Martín.

The Tanaxpillo Island stands out, also known as Monkey Island, as it has served for several years as an experimental field for the reproduction of macaques imported from Thailand. que ha servido desde hace varios años como campo experimental para la reproducción de macacos importados de Tailandia. 

Other interesting islands include Agaltepec Island, where the University of Veracruz conducts research on howler monkeys, and Heron Island, which is the habitat of flocks of different bird species., que es el hábitat de parvadas de diferentes especies.

Catemaco is also known as the birthplace of sorcerers, so besides practicing water sports and enjoying the contact with nature, you can take the opportunity to receive a spiritual cleansing and discover what the future holds for you.

If you enjoy hiking, you can visit some coffee and tobacco plantations and, at the same time, enjoy the lush vegetation of the region. However, we recommend bringing a raincoat and suitable footwear, as it rains for most of the year.