Mezcala

The Mexican Revolution is celebrated every September 16th. People from all over Mexico flock to the small fishing village of Mezcala. We live in San Nicolas de Ibarra and Mezcala is only 7 miles up the road past Vista Del Lago and San Juan Tecomatlan.  You just pull into town and go to the town square and in front of the church you will find a museum. Book a guide and he will take you by a fishing boat (250 pesos) out to see the famous fort on the island of Mezcala which can be seen in the photo posted.  HISTORY of MEZCALA: From 1812 to 1816, a small band of Mexican rebels or insurgents on the island held off the Spanish army and navy against overwhelming odds. Tired of the humiliation, the Spanish finally negotiated a peaceful surrender with the insurgents. Later the island served as a Spanish prison for many years. There is a Ceremonial precinct where indigenous structures and hieroglyphics existed on the island before the fortifications were built, there are still traces remaining. Now the ruins are being catalogued and restored by the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History.