Catemaco

Being a huge country situated south of the USA, Mexico is much influenced by its northern neighbor, especially along the border and especially in the many Tex-Mex restaurants’ food offer. And yet it is so authentic, so real and so different that it is in fact the opening door to a whole new continent: the Central and Latin American one. Fiestas until dawn and seafood for brunch (for curing the hangover). Tequila, music, sombreros, delicious (and sometimes VERY spicy) food. As colorful as a Frida Kahlo’s canvas and as sweetest as Vanilla Flan. This is Mexico. A country with a very rich indigenous history and heritage which is still visible and breathable in the big cities and in the small villages, Mexico is mostly known for the warmth and the hospitality of its people. Mexicans enjoy their long meals with friends and family as often as they can, they visit their neighbors ‘just to catch up’ and will help any tourist who is lost or want to get closer to beautiful local spots. In Mexico you will never be alone, literally and metaphorically. Either you dive into the fresh water (and for some, holy waters) of the cenotes or you sweat in the golden desert in the north, Mexico is a land of unique experiences. From the fisherman villages like Tulum, to the chaotic capital city of Mexico city, from breath-taking nature in lake Chapala to mouth-watering burritos at every corner of every town, Mexico will uncover itself and leave you speechless.

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Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave

The city of Catemaco is located in southern Veracruz, about 160 km from the port of Veracruz and 220 km from the state capital of Xalapa. It is located inland, extending 2.5im along the shore of Lake Catemaco, a large freshwater lake, which is one of the city's main tourist attractions, along with its cuisine and its tradition of sorcery. © istock/MattGush

Catemaco, Veracruz

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