Catemaco has 18 kilometers of the Veracruz Gulf of Mexico beaches.
Los Tuxtlas has almost 120 km. Almost all  is desolate territory with wide strands alternating with rocky
cliffs and hidden beaches. A few villages offer touristic services.
Beaches around Catemaco
Montepio - Dos de Abril
24 miles from Catemaco,
an abandoned hacienda and miles of beaches at the convergence of 2 rivers.
Port of Balzapote
A beach so unvisited, only Mel Gibson found it. The only port in Los Tuxtlas and a
currently abandoned strip gravel mine. Personally this is my favorite swiimming beach.
Arroyo de Lisa, Costa de Oro & Roca Partida
42 miles from Catemaco,
visit a pirate cave, fall off a cliff or enjoy some wide beaches.
La Barra de Sontecomapan
20 miles from Catemaco,
"the" Catemaco beach resort.
Playa Jicacal and Playa Escondida
The most beautiful beach on the gulf coast
plus 2 desolate hotels.
El Carrizal
only accessible by ferry or 4x4, south of La Barra
row up the river or wander totally desolate beaches
Peña Hermosa
a hard 4 hour drive from Catemaco
turtle sanctuary, ecotouristic facilities