Other things to do in Catemaco
Shopping
You have come to the right place, if you want to save money.
It is difficult to spend money on knickknacks in Catemaco. All those wonderful artisan pieces available
elsewhere in Mexico, are exactly, in other places of Mexico.
Meanwhile you cannot leave Catemaco without stocking up on barro mineral (mud) for facials, pottery or
love making.
Liria Aquatica (Water weeds) handicrafts made in Catemaco
Replica pottery from Nanciyaga
Maracuya Liquor from the hills of Maxacapan
Mineral Water from Coyame.
Hand made garments from Indian traders who display their wares around the Malecon.
And if you need an imitation of a supermarket - there is the Walmart subsidiary "Aurrera", and a Soriana
in San Andres Tuxtla.
If you´re stuck for some after hour supplies:
catemaco.info - Visitor emergencies
Sports
Catemaco is not exactly famous for its sporting facilities.
Occasionally outside organizations promote triathlon
type events around Laguna Catemaco.
Tequila Lifting - Catemaco
Rappelling - Roca Partida
Kayaking - Rivers, Lagunas
Biking - anywhere - but stay off the carretera
Running - 50K around Laguna Catemaco
Snorkeling - best around Playa Hermosa, Salinas
Diving - off Roca Partida
Horseback Riding - Pozolapan, Montepio
Sailing - El Huerto Club de Vela, Catemaco, (only if you are part of a tribe of rich Mexico city kids)
Geee - I´m exhausted
to be continued