Ciudad Cuahtemoc is a city that enjoys to receive their visitors with the hospitality that distinguish the population of the Huastecan from Veracruz.
Is the municipal head of Pueblo Viejo, a municipality located to the extreme north of Veracruz State, on the border with Tamaulipas State.
Originally the village was called San Luis, founded in 1524 by Fray Andres de Olmos, a religious Franciscan. With time began to acquire more importance changing its name to Cuauhtemoc in 1925, in honor to the Aztec Warrior. The city emblem is represented by an Aztec aigrette and there are still a small percentage of people that speak the original Nahuatl tongue.
In the year of 1980 became officially a city, ever since has upgraded its tourist potential which its offered in La Hermosa beach, Pueblo Viejo lagoon, Chijol water channel, Cachalaco village and the Panuco River. No one should leave without
trying its gastronomy, its delicious typical food based on seafood such as shrimp, crabs and oyster.
Ciudad Cuauhtemoc has been a population dedicated to the agriculture, cattle, and the industry where a yacht factory is distinctive; nevertheless, the sources dedicated to fishing industry have been growing and recently the tourism also. The hydraulic resources or the vegetation jungle style which lodges armadillos, rabbits, raccoons and birds, among others, can turn it into an important potential tourism.
During October the most traditional festivities of the municipality take place. On October 24th the Pescador Fair takes place, on honor of San Rafael, Patron Saint of the Fishermen and the 26th the Village foundation. The Fusion of religious acts with dances and fireworks make this event unforgettable.
Dare yourself to visit a municipality known for the Huapango among its traditional music, and by the elaboration of piñatas and fireworks according to crafts. Without a doubt, this destination among the Gulf of Mexico and south the state of Tamaulipas will give the traveler a wonderful experience.