Built at the behest of local philanthropist Agustín Moreno Benítez, this large golden sculpture of a man carrying an oar is dedicated to fishermen. The town of Catemaco, built on the shores of the eponymous lake, has a long history of fishing, though nowadays, the town’s main economic activity is tourism. Catemaco is the heart of the tropical Mexican Gulf destination known as Los Tuxtlas. The most common way to appreciate the lake’s islands and landscapes is through guided boat tours, and many of the town’s fishermen have now switched…
