Activities in Southeast Veracruz State
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'El Poder del Tigre' Botánicos y Ciencias Ocultas
If you want to visit a local brujo, there's 'El Poder del Tigre' Botánicos y Ciencias Ocultas. The brujo might pull up in his Ford Explorer and tell you to check out his website, or he might be available to see you.
Witchcraft traditions in this part of Veracruz go back centuries - mixing ancient indigenous beliefs, Spanish medieval traditions and voodoo practices from West Africa. Many of these brujos multi-task as medicine men or women (using both traditional herbs and modern pharmaceuticals), shrinks and black magicians (casting evil spells on enemies of their clients).
On the first Friday in March each year, hundreds of brujos (shamans), witches and healers from all…
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Ecobiosfera
If hidden waterfalls, kayaking, hiking, bird-watching or beautiful beaches interest you, Ecobiosfera will organize your excursion. Prices vary (about M$400 to M$800 per person), but the owner, Felix, is a biologist and knows the area very well. Ecobiosfera also has a satellite office in town where you can arrange a tour or check out Felix’s photos. Felix can take you to the deep-green Poza Reina (M$25 entrance), a swimming hole laden with cascades. It’s east of Laguna Catemaco and, though a local favorite, isn’t signed. The cabañas at the base camp have shared bathrooms and are charming in a Robinson Crusoe kind of way.
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Catemacoturs
On the malecón,Catemacoturs is a palapa hut that rents beat-down adventure gear: low-end mountain bikes, sit-on-top kayaks and pedal-boats. It also offers tours to waterfalls and the coast.
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