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Temazcals in Catemaco
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A temazcal (also spelled temazcal) is a pre-hispanic bath that was popular in Mesoamerican cultures.
Remnants of temazcals have been found at many archaeological sites including Palenque. Traditionally
constructed as mud huts, they can also be formed with tree branches overlaid with skins or blankets.
Use throughout history has been as much therapeutic as ceremonial and its practice survives at the
present time thanks to continuing practices of different indigenous communities of Mexico. The name
derives from the Nahuatl language (Temaz - steam, calli - house) .
When used ceremonially, temazcals allegedly generate introspection and oneness with the spirit world.
Therapeutically, they generate a bunch of sweat.
The trick here is to combine the experience with a Tuxtlas mud bath and a massage.
Remnants of temazcals have been found at many archaeological sites including Palenque. Traditionally
constructed as mud huts, they can also be formed with tree branches overlaid with skins or blankets.
Use throughout history has been as much therapeutic as ceremonial and its practice survives at the
present time thanks to continuing practices of different indigenous communities of Mexico. The name
derives from the Nahuatl language (Temaz - steam, calli - house) .
When used ceremonially, temazcals allegedly generate introspection and oneness with the spirit world.
Therapeutically, they generate a bunch of sweat.
The trick here is to combine the experience with a Tuxtlas mud bath and a massage.
| Prashanti ? Solotepec El Teterete |
| Ecoparque La Punta, Catemaco a "homemade" slew of sweat lodges and massages, a few blocks from downtown. Website |
| La Finca Resort Hotel & Spa, Laguna Catemaco while being built, we thought a flying saucer had landed. More information mañana |
| Playa Azul Spa and Condo Hotel, Catemaco A temazcal in a jungle garden setting. More information mañana |
| Benito temascalli, Catemaco past Playa Azul more information mañana, at present it seems abandoned |
| Nanciyaga, Laguna Catemaco the prettiest sweat dome, and also the most public more information mañana |
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