The area's dominated by Los Tuxtlas, a chain of small mountains that preside over the marshy coastal plains and the Gulf of Mexico. Climb the mountains or simply hike around Lake Catemaco, which sits between two volcanoes. Parque Ecol gico Nanciyaga, a 40-hectare educational park with a great trail system and reasonably informed guides. A more rustic option is Selva del Marinero, a new ecotourism camp in the farming community of L pez Mateos. Instead of clearing their forests for yet more cattle pasture, locals are keeping the mountains forested to draw more hikers.
Camping is permitted and the local guide service is well-developed.
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