Tequesquitengo: Lake, Nature and History

Tequesquitengo between the lake and history

Tequesquitengo brings together the lake and an unusual local history. Beneath the waters of Laguna de Tequesquitengo lies the former village of San Juan Bautista de Tequesquitengo, which was completely submerged by a flood around 1845. When the water level drops, the cross on the church of the former colonial village can sometimes be seen. This sight depends on the water level, so don't plan on it as a guaranteed activity.

Activities at Lago de Tequesquitengo

In the broader destination of Jojutla, activities at Lago de Tequesquitengo include diving, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, water skiing, jet skiing, yacht or boat trips, and kayaking. Check in advance which of these activities will be available during your travel dates. The range of activities at Laguna de Tequesquitengo also includes hiking, climbing, and observing flora and fauna. This offers several different ways to spend your time: getting active on or in the water, observing nature, and taking part in activities on land.

Hotel and skydiving

Av28 Club Tequesquitengo is located in the Tequesquitengo area of the municipality of Jojutla. The complex includes a hotel, recreational facilities, direct access to the lake, and a boat dock for water sports. Check the current operating and usage conditions before visiting. Paracaidismo Lago offers skydiving experiences and advertises the option to book a jump; check the current booking and operating conditions here as well.

Jojutla as the regional setting

In the broader destination of Jojutla, Lago de Tequesquitengo is a closed basin covering 28 km², with a flood area of 8 km². The figures show that the basin area and flood area are reported separately. The Sierra de Huautla is a legally designated biosphere reserve that also includes the municipality of Jojutla. Also within this regional setting, ISSSTEHUIXTLA has several large swimming pools and a children's pool; they are fed with sulfurous water from a nine-meter-deep spring.

Architecture and culture in the broader destination

Culture and architecture also add to the broader destination of Jojutla. In Tehuixtla, Jojutla, visitors can see architecture dating from the early 17th century and a main façade from the 18th century at the Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol. These two dates give the building a specific historical context. The historic Ex Hacienda La Perseverancia in Jojutla was shaped by a rice mill founded in 1870. The Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel in Jojutla was also built as a religious monument between 1870 and 1969. The regional perspective also includes Arena Teques in Tequesquitengo: it can accommodate more than 10,000 spectators and is distinguished by a modern sculpture by the renowned Mexican artist Boris Viskin. The arena thus combines a specific capacity with a named artistic reference, offering a different emphasis from the churches and hacienda.

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