Tecolutla, Veracruz: On the Gulf, Not a Lake

Clarifying the Geography

There is no lake named Tecolutla in Veracruz, Mexico. Tecolutla is a coastal city and port located directly on the Gulf of Mexico shoreline.

Key Details

• State: Veracruz
• Water Body: Gulf of Mexico (Atlantic Ocean)
• Known For: Beaches, mangroves, river estuary (Río Tecolutla), seafood, relaxed tourism.

The Tecolutla River empties into the Gulf at the town, creating an estuary ecosystem, but the town itself is on the ocean coast.