Jojutla offers several distinct highlights: activities on Lake Tequesquitengo, architecture in Tehuixtla, and historic buildings and festival culture throughout the municipality. To choose where to stay, ask yourself one simple question: should the lake or local history and culture shape your trip?
Lake, Water and Landscape
Lake Tequesquitengo is a closed basin covering an area of 28 km², with a flood area of 8 km². Activities available there include diving, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, water skiing, jet skiing, yacht or boat trips, and kayaking. Before your trip, check which activities will actually be available on your travel dates.
Av28 Club Tequesquitengo is located in the Tequesquitengo area of Jojutla Municipality. The complex includes a hotel, recreational facilities, direct access to the lake, and a dock for water activities. The water facilities at ISSSTEHUIXTLA offer something different: several large swimming pools and a children's pool, fed by sulfurous water from a nine-meter-deep spring. This offers options for different water-related interests: activities on the lake and the pool complex.
The Sierra de Huautla is part of the region's broader landscape and is a legally designated biosphere reserve that also encompasses Jojutla Municipality. This protected-area context adds another dimension to the view of the lake and local architecture.
Architecture and History in Jojutla and Tehuixtla
At the Parish of San Pedro Apóstol in Tehuixtla, visitors can see architecture dating from the early 17th century and a main façade from the 18th century. At Tehuixtla's Zócalo, or main square, an old clock from the first half of the 20th century sits atop the tower.
Buildings in Jojutla itself also tell different stories. The historic La Perseverancia hacienda was shaped by a rice mill founded in 1870. The Church of San Miguel Arcángel was built as a religious monument between 1870 and 1969. The year 1870 refers to two different events here: the founding of the rice mill and the start of the church's construction period.
The Arena Teques in Tequesquitengo, Jojutla, presents a different cultural profile. It can accommodate more than 10,000 spectators and is distinguished by a modern sculpture by the acclaimed Mexican artist Boris Viskin. Sacred architecture, historic buildings, and a large arena featuring contemporary art offer different ways to explore Jojutla's history and culture.
Festival Culture and Culinary Connections
Festival culture is also tied to specific years. During the Día de Muertos celebrations in 2024, the “Altares en el lago” tradition was observed in Tequesquitengo. On January 1, 2025, the Feria de Año Nuevo Jojutla, in honor of the Señor de Tula, opened under the motto “301 años en honor al Señor de Tula.” More than 600 vendors, artisans, and exhibitors from Morelos and other states took part.
From April 16 to 18, 2025, the Festival del Huauzontle Jojutla showcased Morelos's culinary heritage. Participants included traditional cooks, local vendors, and state and municipal authorities. If a festival is important to your travel plans, check the dates for the year of your trip: the examples mentioned here are from 2024 and 2025.
Choose a Focus for Your Trip
When planning your trip, you can weigh up different themes: water sports and the lake, architecture in Tehuixtla, historic buildings in Jojutla, or cultural events with set dates. These highlights cater to different interests; they do not imply a prescribed itinerary.
Discover more destinations: Tehuixtla, Atlatlahucan, Emiliano Zapata, Tlaltizapán.
For the broader travel overview: Morelos.
