Gutiérrez Zamora
Nature, flavor and hospitality on the banks of the Tecolutla River
Located in the Totonacapan region, Gutiérrez Zamora, Veracruz is a destination where nature and flavor intertwine.
On the banks of the majestic Tecolutla River (río Tecolutla), the visitor can enjoy boat rides that reveal unique tropical landscapes, mangroves full of life and the amazing sighting of crocodiles in their natural habitat, a fascinating experience that allows us to appreciate the ecological wealth of the region up close.
The serenity of the river, the green of its margins and the hospitality of its people make each visit an authentic and unforgettable experience.
But if there is something that distinguishes Gutiérrez Zamora, it is his link with vanilla, the "oro aromático" of northern Veracruz.
Here, the vanilla tradition is kept alive among plantations, craft workshops and families that preserve the art of their cultivation and benefit.
The visitor can travel the vanilla routes, learn about the process of manual pollination and discover the secrets of its unmistakable aroma, a symbol of identity and pride in Zamora.
Every corner of the municipality is illuminated with the echo of its festivities, where music, dance and traditional flavors are lived with joy.
Live the Fair in honor of the Virgen del Carmen, celebrated in July; delight your palate at the Mole Festival, and enjoy the Fair of San Juan Bautista, all expressions of the festive and hospitable spirit of its people.
The local cuisine is another of its great treasures.
The pulacle, ancestral stew of beans, chilies and dough; the huatape de camarón, with an intense flavor; the tamales de picadillo and the mole de cazuela are dishes that conquer the palate with the homemade and traditional touch of Veracruz cuisine.
To accompany, nothing better than a atole morado or some freshly made corn buns, while the aroma of vanilla envelops the environment.
Gutiérrez Zamora is a place where its hospitality, its flavors and the magic of a town that blooms between the river and the vanilla, where life passes to the rhythm of the water, the sweet aroma and the heart of its people.