Attractions in the Hills
Cola de Caballo
Location: near Miguel Hidalgo,  in the Sierra Santa Marta, 18 miles northeast of Catemaco
Name: Spanish  "horse tail"
Services:  guided tours
Visit the Cola
Poza Negra
Waterfall and rapids formed by Arroyo Negro
near Sontecomapan, xx miles
see a slideshow of the Poza
Poza Reyna
Waterfall and rapids and swimming holes formed by Rio?
near Miguel Hidalgo, xx miles
Visit Poza Reyna
Poza Azul
Rapids and swimming holes formed by Rio? 20 pesos
near Miguel Hidalgo, xx miles,
more details
El Orquidario La Selva
Location: Catemaco - Acayucan highway, KM 169?, 12 miles south of Catemaco
Name: Spanish  "the jungle orchidarium"
Services:  plant sales, propogation advise,
Visit the Orquidario
Parque de Flora y Fauna Silvestre
University of Veracruz research station
on Mount Pipiapan, south of Nanciayaga, 4 miles from Catemaco
Visit the Park
Lopez Mateos - Selva del Marinero
ecotourism provided by local group
4 miles from Catemaco
in the Sierra Santa Marta, in the village of Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Visit Lopez Mateos
Benito Juarez - Lagunas Encantadas
ecotourism provided by a local group
14 miles from Catemaco
in the Sierra Santa Marta, in the village of Benito Juarez, above Laguna Catemaco, near La Margarita
Visit Benito Juarez
Miguel Hidalgo - El Apompal
ecotourism provided by a local group
14 miles from Catemaco
in the Sierra Santa Marta, in the village of Miguel Hidalgo, above Laguna Catemaco, near La Margarita
Visit El Apompal
Cerro Pipiapan
a small volcanic mountain topped by communication antennas, requiring 300 steps to ascend.
5 miles from Catemaco
in the corridor connecting the Sierra with the San Martin Tuxtla Volcano, above Laguna Catemaco.
Climb Cerro Pipiapan
Catemaco
Veracruz, Mexico