More things to do in Catemaco
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| The GLBT community exists in Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas, and is fairly obvious. I am told numerous, known gays occupy municipal government positions and run substantial enterprises. And of course I have to add, "one of my better friends is gay". (Oops, he died.) There is little overt gay or lesbian presence. For a while a popular club operated near the plaza. At present a few dives on the carretera cater to primarily gay customers. |
| Religion is serious business in Catemaco. The primarily catholic am. Numerous evangelical churches have made inroads into this catholic bastion, and hopefully they have all adjusted their services to start with the church bells. Aside from attending church in Catemaco, the devout create niches to their favorite saints, or to Mary, or to Jesus. There are dozens of these altars on public right of way, aside from the hundreds visible within houses. The Southern Baptists still seem to be missing in Catemaco. Aside from them, I think a worshipper can find most any denomination and all will welcome you with open arms. |
| many English language programs and movies. Radio There is no radio station originating in Catemaco, there are several in nearby San AndrésTuxtla Radio Alegría - AM 830 XEDQ RTV Radio Mas - FM 89.7 XHSTX, Xalapa ní un radio es online diariamente La Primerisima - FM 92.7 XHSAV TV there are no TV stations originating in Los Tuxtlas Televisa 2 - Canal 3 XHATV Televisa 5 - Canal 6 XHAJ Azteca 13 - Canal 8 XHSTV Azteca 7 - Canal 10 XHSTE RTV TV Mas - Canal XHGVS |
| GBLT - gay , lesbian, bisexual, transsexual |
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| Catemaco draws 10's of thousands of pilgrims to the Basilica and consequently dozens of tiny gifts shops litter the Malecon, especially in front of the boat docks and around the basilica. Aside from the usual tourist junk, you can find: Catemaco barro mineral (mud) for facials, pottery or love making, Liria Aquatica (Water weeds) handicrafts made in Catemaco, Replica pottery from Nanciyaga, Chochogo Wine from the hills of Lopez Mateos, Mineral Water from the springs at Coyame, Locally made ornaments and charms made from shells and coconuts, etc., Religious trinkets, baubles and some wonderful conversation pieces, |
| Catemaco is not exactly famous for strenuos activities, but it does have a baseball stadium, numerous soccer fields and basketball courts. Tequila Lifting - Catemaco Rappelling - Roca Partida Kayaking - Rivers, Lagunas Biking - anywhere - but stay off the carretera Running - 50K around Laguna Catemaco (bring a machete!) Snorkeling - best around Playa Hermosa, Salinas Diving - off Roca Partida Horseback Riding - Montepio Sailing - El Huerto Club de Vela, Catemaco, (only if you are a rich junior) |
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| The daughter of the former owner of the best handicrafts store in southern Veracruz, La Casa de los Tesoros, reopened her parent´s dream after 20 years, below the basilica, in an upstairs locale with a grand view of the plaza, and now includes a limited bistro menu featuring great wines, desserts and Japanese tea. Despite monthly buying trips to Oaxaca and other trinket centers, she now has a hard time keeping her shelves full. The Fractal store, on the Malecon near the Brujo Hotel now offers a fine selection of articles hand crafted in Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas, stocks the most extensive library of Los Tuxtlas books anywhere, and serves great coffee grown in Los Tuxtlas. |
| For grocery and after hour shopping see: catemaco.info - emergencies |
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