San Andrés Tuxtla

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The municipio (municipality) of San Andrés Tuxtla is a city/county combination in south central Veracruz, Mexico.

The city is located 150 km from Veracruz City along Federal Highway 180 in the Sierra de Los Tuxtlas region, at 18°27′N 95°13′W, at a mean height of 300 meters (1000 feet) above sea level. The city serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding San Andrés Tuxtla municipality, which covers a total surface area of 919 km².

Eyipantla falls
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Eyipantla falls

San Andrés Tuxtla offers a number of attractions including:

  • The Laguna Encantada (the "Enchanted Lagoon"), which is surrounded by tropical mountain landscapes.
  • The beaches of Montepio and Arroyo de Lisa/Costa de Oro, on the Gulf Coast.
  • The Salto de Eyipantla waterfall (50 m wide), 12 km from the city of San Andrés Tuxtla.
  • The Cathedral of St. Joseph and St. Andrew in San Andrés Tuxtla.
  • The cigar factories of Santa Clara, El Aroma and Tabamex. The area is a major tobacco-growing area.
  • Its vicinity to Laguna Catemaco and the heart of the Los Tuxtlas Biosphere.

The area has a centuries-old reputation for being a center for shamanism and witchcraft.

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