Laguna de Atezca

Located in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range, this lake receives water from five intermittent streams and features a small discharge into the Rio Claro.

The lake's name originates from the Nahuatl word ātezcatl, combining ātl meaning water and tezcatl meaning mirror, reflecting its mirror-like surface characteristics.

Local folklore tells of a fisherman's daughter who disappeared in the waters after her father opposed her romance, transforming into a siren who lures men.

The lake area includes parking facilities, covered spaces, changing rooms, bathrooms, and permits activities such as sport fishing, kayaking, and hiking.

The waters host the endemic Nosferatu molango fish species, which faces environmental challenges due to the introduction of black bass and tilapia.

Location: Molango de Escamilla

Address: Atezca Lake, 43104 Hgo., Mexico 43104 43104

Website: http://visitahidalgo.com/molango.asp

GPS coordinates: 20.80539,-98.74527

Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:37