Villahermosa

Villahermosa is the capital city of the state of Tabasco . This city is both a modern city and one of the oldest in Mexico, with a rich history dating back to the early 1500s.

🌍 Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport ( VSA IATA ) ( 10 km from the eastern edge of town (Rio Grijalva) along Fed Hwy 186 ( Carreterra Villahermosa-Macuspana ) at Km 13 in La Colonia Dos Montes ). A small airport the following airlines: Aeromexico/Aeromexico Connect ( Mexico City ) Viva Aerobus (Cancún, Guadalajara, Mérida, Mexico City, Monterrey) Volaris (Mexico City )

Villahermosa is best explored on foot if staying in the town centre, though a car is useful for reaching attractions in the surrounding area. Local taxi services and colectivos (shared vans) are available for shorter journeys. Colectivos are an affordable and authentic way to travel between nearby towns and attractions.

🌍 La Venta Museum-Park ( Parque-Museo La Venta ), Av. Adolfo Ruiz Cortines , ☏ +52 993 314 1652 . Daily 08:00-16:00 . The museum, situated in a park, is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Villahermosa. La Venta is a swamp area north of the city. Scientists found pieces of the culture whilst drilling for oil. A lot of exhibits connected to the Olmec culture can be seen there. For example one of four really big stone heads. They also have some animals in the park, and a natural history museum. Make sure you wear long clothes and use a mosquito repellent. M$48 foreigners, M$42 Mexican nationals, M$12 students . ( updated Jun 2017 ) 🌍 Planetarium ( Planetario Tabasco 2000 ), Av. Paseo Tabasco ( next to Galerias Tabasco and convention center ), ☏ +52 993 316 3641 . Tu-F 18:30, Sa Su 17:00 and 18:30, bus hours 09ː00-21ː00 daily . The planetarium is part of a cultural center. Omnimax screen shows films about the evolution of aeronautics, marine ecosystems, atmospheric studies, formation of the earth and ecosystems. M$30, seniors M$15 . ( updated Dec 2017 ) 🌍 Regional Museum of Anthropology , Perif. Carlos Pellicer Cámara 511 , ☏ +52 993 312 6344 . 09:00-17:00 Tu-F, 09:00-18:30 Sa-Su . Exhibits, mostly from La Venta mentioned above, and a codice (i.e. ancient text). ( updated Nov 2020 ) 🌍 Casa de los Azulejos , Av. 27 de Febrero , ☏ +52 993 314 2172 . Historical museum pertaining to the state of Tabasco and Mexico. Pretty small. ( updated Nov 2020 ) 🌍 Casa Museo Carlos Pellicer , Narciso Sáenz 203 . House museum about a local poet. ( updated Nov 2020 ) 🌍 Catedral del Señor de Tabasco ( Catedral de Villahermosa ). The iconic church of Villahermosa. Sits on site of original 1776 church, though present structure was constructed between 1945 and 1970. ( updated Nov 2020 ) Galería de Arte El Jaguar Despertado , Narciso Sáenz 117 , ☏ +52 993 314 1244 . 09:00-21:00 M-Sa, 10:00-17:00 Su . Just an art gallery and center. free . ( updated Nov 2020 ) 🌍 Museo De Cultura Popular "Angel E. Gil Hermida" , Calle Gral Ignacio Zaragoza 810 . 09:00-17:00 Tu-Su . Museum about indigenous people. free . ( updated Nov 2020 )

🌍 Tomás Garrido Park , ☏ +52 938 181 4771 . The park is located at the corner of Paseo Tabasco and Av. Ruiz Cortines. The La Venta Museum is in this park. It's a very watery place with a lagoon framed by walkways and Aztec-like architectural forms like the observation platform Mirador de las Aguilas, other statuary, an orchid house, and wildlife-friends like coatimundi. 🌍 Yumká ( spelled tshumka ), Las Barrancas S/N ( connected to the airport ), ☏ +52 993 596 6704 , [email protected] . 09:00-16:00 (closes at 17:00) . Yumká is an ecological reservation covering 101 hectares. You can find there three ecosystems which are also present in Tabasco. Savanna, a lagoon and forest with all the animals normally living there. Every tour takes about 30 minutes. Afterwards, you can relax in a recreational area. Apparently only Spanish is spoken. 🌍 Estadio Centenario 27 de Febrero , Ciudad Deportiva, Villahermosa . Home field for the Olmecas de Tabasco , a professional baseball team in the Liga Mexicana Beisbol. The Olmecas play a 114-game schedule each season, which runs from April to early September. The stadium is a fun, family friendly ballpark with enthusiastic crowds, good food, and very clean, modern facilities. Parking is hard, so best to get here by bus or taxi. ( updated Nov 2023 )

The area features a distinctive cuisine, particularly featuring seafood, and the prices are typically affordable. Aguas frescas are refreshing in the hot weather and you should try the well-known Horchata la Catedral, on Paseo Tabasco across from the Cathedral, for Esquimos or Horchata.

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If you are, by any chance, near the bus stop and you need a bed for the night, think twice if you want to go to the Hotel Palomino Palace nearby. It is really expensive, loud and the rooms are not very clean. Take rather a taxi into the center.

🌍 Galerías Tabasco , Paseo Tabasco 1405 , ☏ +52 993 316 0691 . The main shopping mall for Villahermosa, hosts Liverpool and other small shops. ( updated Nov 2020 ) You can find big malls located at Paseo Usumacinta and Periferico Carlos Pellicer Camara ( Plaza Villahermosa ), at Periferico and Sandino ( Plaza Altabrisa ), and another one at Avenida Ruiz Cortinez and Periferico Carlos Pellicer Camara (near Cinepolis ). Also there are many stores which sell small souvenirs from the Olmec culture. If you go directly into the city center, west of Avenida Jose Maria Pino Suarez and north of the city's palacio, you will find a rather big pedestrian-only shopping area with lots of stores, restaurants and a few hotels. This area is called Zona Luz - Centro Historico y Commercial .

From Villahermosa, visitors can explore other communities and natural attractions in Tabasco by road. The region offers scenic drives, archaeological sites, and charming towns worth a detour. Long-distance buses connect with major cities throughout Mexico. Check highway conditions and fuel availability before setting out on longer routes.