If witches interest you then a visit to the lakeside town of Catemaco, Veracruz is a must.
From the natural beauty of the magnificent landscape to the Festival of Witches held in the town of Catemaco each Spring, there's plenty to see and do during this celebration of the equinox.

The Annual Gathering of Witches takes place in early March and draws “healers” from all over Mexico. For well over a century this community has had a tradition as a place to come to search for healing or for charms or curses to protect your self against bad luck and your enemies. Local mythology has it that the community has been a power center for supernatural events since long before the ancient Olmec brought civilization to the wild untamed rainforests of the region.
The community's celebrated "High Council" consists of a dozen or more wizards who are said to perform acts of both black and white magic.

During the yearly festival adventure travelers will find plenty of local food and entertainment. There are parades and processions through the streets with special dances and gatherings.
Through out the year, however, followers of white magic and the dark arts practice their trade openly and proudly, and are, in fact, in great demand by visitors from across Mexico and the world who travel there for their professional services.

But this region offers even more to the tourist. This picturesque town sits on the edge of the lake from which it derives its name. The lake was formed from the crater of a volcano and is home to fish eating baboons. A boat tour of the lake is a must.

This is a popular “resort” town for Mexican nationals who come to have a “cleansing” by one of the healers and to enjoy the wonderful natural setting. Hotels range from hammocks on the beach to 4 star resorts. While rather sleepy most of the year the town is packed during Christmas season, Easter week, and the witches festival in March. It is well worth a visit to this unique area of Veracruz.