Discover Naranjos: River, Culture and Festivals

Naranjos combines distinctive local landmarks with a lively festival tradition: A suspension bridge over the Tancochín River is considered a symbol of the city, and on Sundays farmers offer their produce as part of the Plaza tradition. There is also a museum with archaeological finds from the Huasteca and special events throughout the year. If you are looking for a holiday rental, Naranjos may be an interesting destination if you would like to focus your trip on these cultural and scenic themes.

The Tancochín River and the Northern Landscape

The suspension bridge over the Tancochín River shapes Naranjos’s image as a city landmark. North of the city, the river and its tributaries flow through the area; their riverside vegetation is considered ecologically and scenically valuable. This means that, alongside city life, the river and its banks are also distinct themes to explore during your stay.

When choosing where to stay, you can consider whether you are mainly interested in the city’s traditions and museum, or also in the natural environment of the municipality. Naranjos Amatlán lies in the Sierra de Otontepec. A decree published on March 2, 2005, designates the Sierra as a protected natural area in the ecological reserve category. In accordance with its zoning, activities there include ecotourism, nature conservation, research and environmental education. This combination of conservation, knowledge and nature distinguishes a visit from a trip focused solely on the city landmark or local festivals.

Huasteca Finds and Sundays on the Plaza

The Museo de la Huasteca displays archaeological finds from the Huasteca. A museum is listed in Naranjos under the name “Museo de las Huaxtecas.” Its address is Carr. Nal. Tuxpan-Tampico Km 180, Fraccionamiento Nuevo Naranjos, CP 92310, Naranjos, Naranjos Amatlán. The finds give your visit a cultural focus, while the suspension bridge and river connect the city with a different, scenic theme.

Another local tradition takes place on Sundays: farmers offer their produce as part of the Plaza tradition. This is a separate reason to get to know Naranjos through its everyday traditions, rather than planning your trip only around special festival days.

Festivals in Naranjos Amatlán

Every year, in the first half of October, Naranjos celebrates a week-long festival marking its designation as the municipal seat. In the municipality, a six-day carnival is also held every year during the week after Holy Week; its modern form has been celebrated since 1992. The two events highlight different points in the annual calendar: the October festival is linked to the city’s designation as the municipal seat, while the carnival is a multi-day celebration after Holy Week.

Around March 18, the municipality of Naranjos Amatlán hosts a regional agricultural and commercial fair lasting approximately ten days. The Feria Regional Agropecuaria y Comercial includes a livestock exhibition, handicrafts and a “Teatro del Pueblo,” a public stage program. The event around March 18 also coincides with the festival in honor of San José de la Montaña, celebrated on March 18 with regional Indigenous dances. On February 11, the municipality celebrates the feast of the Virgen de Lourdes with a procession. These different events offer specific cultural experiences if you would like to plan your stay around local traditions.

The Northern Access to the Sierra de Otontepec

The northern access to the Sierra de Otontepec begins at the municipal seat of Naranjos Amatlán via Federal Highway 180. It passes a turnoff to the west toward Citlaltépetl, then continues along a paved road toward San Jerónimo Mixcaltepec.

More destination pages: Barra De Nautla, Boca Del Río, Gutiérrez Zamora, Alto Tio Diego, Fortín De Las Flores, José Cardel, Coatzacoalcos and Tecolutla.

For the overview of the wider region: Veracruz.