3 lakes and lagoons · within 60 km
There are 3 lakes and lagoons within 60 km of Iguala in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Laguna de Tuxpan, 5 km away; the farthest, Laguna El Rodeo, is 52 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Tlaltizapán and Xochitepec, which make good bases.
Lakes and lagoons are at their best early in the morning, when the water is calm. Many have boat rides and lakeside fish restaurants, and get busy on weekends.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec.
The Lakes and Lagoons 3
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Laguna de Tuxpan · Lake · 5 km from Iguala · Guerrero
Iguala's weekend lake, 5 km east of the city by the adobe village of Tuxpan: boat rides, mojarra fishing and lakeside restaurants serving fish and seafood. -
Lago de Tequesquitengo · Lake · 41 km from Iguala · Near Tlaltizapán
A large lake known for waterskiing, with the dome of a flooded church lying a few meters under the surface. -
Laguna El Rodeo · Lake · 52 km from Iguala · Near Xochitepec
A reservoir below Xochicalco's hills with lakeside restaurants, bass fishing, birdwatching and camping.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
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