| La Jungla Campground Laguna Catemaco, Catemaco |
If "la jungla" (the jungle) is mentioned in Catemaco, Veracruz, it frequently refers to "La Jungla", a small day time
resort facility and overnight campground on the shores of Laguna Catemaco.
25 years or more years ago a, Puebla native fell in love with Catemaco, and occupied several acres along the
northern Laguna Catemaco shore, immediately adjacent to Nanciyaga. To feed a beautiful pool, a mineral spring
was tapped and channelled into a marvelous mineral water pool and adjacent wading areas. Later, a tower for
a water slide plunging directly into the laguna was constructed and visitors enjoyed the restaurant palapa.
Campers still find this comfortable place and its harmonious communal facilities. A cornucopia for bird watchers
and other species counters, this idyll on the shores of Laguna Catemaco is largely overlooked by visitors to the
Catemaco area.
Recently Mel Gibson reserved the entire place to film the jungle scenes for his movie Apocalypto. With other
tourists in mind, the film director was a conscientious visitor and re-planted all the areas that his crew damaged.
Unfortunately this mini resort suffers from mañana-itis and neither maintains its pools nor restaurant except
during peak seasons. Parking is 20 peso to walk the neighboring trails.
resort facility and overnight campground on the shores of Laguna Catemaco.
25 years or more years ago a, Puebla native fell in love with Catemaco, and occupied several acres along the
northern Laguna Catemaco shore, immediately adjacent to Nanciyaga. To feed a beautiful pool, a mineral spring
was tapped and channelled into a marvelous mineral water pool and adjacent wading areas. Later, a tower for
a water slide plunging directly into the laguna was constructed and visitors enjoyed the restaurant palapa.
Campers still find this comfortable place and its harmonious communal facilities. A cornucopia for bird watchers
and other species counters, this idyll on the shores of Laguna Catemaco is largely overlooked by visitors to the
Catemaco area.
Recently Mel Gibson reserved the entire place to film the jungle scenes for his movie Apocalypto. With other
tourists in mind, the film director was a conscientious visitor and re-planted all the areas that his crew damaged.
Unfortunately this mini resort suffers from mañana-itis and neither maintains its pools nor restaurant except
during peak seasons. Parking is 20 peso to walk the neighboring trails.
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