Tour to Los Tuxtlas, Salto de Eyipantla Waterfall and Catemaco

o Tuxtla be called Juan de la Luz Enríquez. In 1936 its original name of Santiago Tuxtla was restored. We will visit the monumental Olmec head in the middle of the picturesque town with its museum that keeps important pieces of this culture. We continue 14 km more to see San Andres Tuxtla one of its famous cigar factories and tobacco plantations in this region, recognized internationally.

of the mountainous area of Los Tuxtlas, it presents a wide division of zones that go from the classification "Wavy or gently undulating, passing through the broken or gently broken", "Cerril "to" Steep "and" Very Steep ". The ecosystems that coexist in the municipality are the high evergreen forest with coastal dunes and secondary vegetation, where a fauna composed of populations of armadillos, rabbits, opossums, skunks, anteaters and martens develops.

hree aqua jets." To admire this waterfall you can go down the 244 steps where, from its base, you will have a privileged view. If you prefer to avoid the total of 488 steps to come and go, stay at the lookout and enjoy the 60-meter drop. Right there you will find restaurants and craft shops that will complement your visit.

The municipal seat was founded in 1774. During the 16th century, Catemaco belonged to the province of Santiago Tuxtla. When the independence was consummated, it constituted a municipality, limiting with Mecayapan. By decree of May 25, 1881, the town of Catemaco, Cantón de los Tuxtlas, is elevated to the political category of a town. The decree of November 9, 1966, grants the political category of city to the town of Catemaco.

ism is the way for the conservation and sustainability of our protected natural areas, located in the Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, is an example of conservation, triggering culture and environmental education.