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LUSH, DENSE TABASCO JUNGLE...
Green, green and more green everywhere you look, green. Raging rivers at every glance. The River Grijalva runs throught the Tabasco Capital, Villahermosa. It unites with the enormous Usumacinta in the Wetlands region of Centla, Tabasco. Exhuberance at every turn, if you want jungle it is here, if you want rivers or perhaps mountain adventures, maybe beaches,you'll find it in Tabasco. If Food is your pleasure then this is the place to be. Tabasco has it all seafood at it's freshest and is also a Cattle raising state of the highest level.

Attractions in Villahermosa, Tabasco//Tabasco Climate

Tomas Garrido Canabal Park

Tomas Garrido Canabal Park is one of the main attractions in Villahermosa, Tabasco. Enjoy the magnificence of this park from the 165 feet-high Mirador de Las Aguilas. Breathe in the purest air while taking in the beauty of the Laguna de las Ilusiones (lagoon of illusions) and the rush of the city. One day isn't enough time to enjoy all the activities on offer. Spend the whole day here with your family or simply relax while enjoying the harmonic ambiance provided by this large recreational area. Parque-Museo La Venta

Parque-Museo La Venta

This fascinating museum is located in the Tomas Garrido Canabal Park. La Venta not only teaches you about the Olmec culture, it also explains everything you need to know about the flora and fauna native to this region. Apart from the half-mile tour that leads you through the lush tropical vegetation to discover the different species and valuable archaeological pieces abundant in this area, you will also find an amazing zoo, with more than 600 species, that perfectly demonstrates the great diversity of Tabasco's wildlife. The museum has a wide variety of archeological pieces, all found in La Venta Park, which is also where the famous Colossal Heads, which weigh between 6 and 25 tons, were found.

Natural History Museum

This wonderful museum is part of the majestic Tomas Garrido Canabal Park. In an interesting hands-on way the geological evolution of our planet is explained, as well as the origins of man. Learn all about the different ecosystems of the regionRegional Anthropology "Carlos Pellicer Camara" Lugares turísticos en Villahermosa

The famous poet Carlos Pellicer Camara organized a wonderful collection of archeological pieces for the Museum of Tabasco in 1952, then over time added his own collection, and with donations from others eventually opened it to the public as the New Archaeological Museum of Tabasco. Inside the museum, now known as the Regional Anthropology Museum, you will find an excellent collection of archaeological pieces from the Maya, Olmec, Mixtec and Zapotec cultures. Catedral del Senor de Tabasco

Cathedral del Senor de Tabasco

This is the main Catholic Temple in Villahermosa, located where the Senor de Esquipulas church (constructed in 1776 and destroyed between the years of 1928 and 1934) used to be. Its construction as a Cathedral began in 1963, its grooved columns and gorgeous Corinthian chapters, give it outstanding beauty.

Tabasco 2000 Planetarium

Villahermosa Tabasco sightseeing... Tabasco 2000 Planetarium is a modern concrete, aluminum and glass building, created to promote art, science and technology. Here, young and old can learn about physics, chemistry, acoustics, optical illusions, astrology and other sciences. It features a projector that reproduces the sky of any season of the year and from any perspective of the planet

Tabasco History Museum "La Casa de los Azulejos"

The Tabasco History Museum is located in one of the most beautiful houses in Villahermosa, "La Casa de los Azulejos" (The Tile House). This museum features a collection of chests, paintings, altarpieces, weapons, photographs, coins and medals, as well as pre-Hispanic and ancient Mexican items. "La Casa de los Azulejos" was built between 1890 and 1915 and features a fine ceramic Catalan-style facade.

Villahermosa, Tabasco Climate

The City of Villahermosa with an annual average temperature of 26° Centigrade and an annual average of 1,500 mm of rainfall. The Capital city of Tabasco, Villahermosa can be categorized as tropical, humid and warm.
Located in the center of the state Villahermosa is different from other villages and cities in its rainfall it too has abundant and persistant rainfall in the summer months.
In Villahermosa the hottest month of the year is May. December through March the climate is much cooler, during which time travelers are able to go about there journeys through the state comfortably.
The rest of the State of Tabasco is humid and tropical. The minimum temperature is 10° C making December and January the coldest months. The Average annual temperature is 25° C
and the maximum of 40° C.
From June to March the rains errupt and blast across the State of Tabasco, they are strong and very intense with an average rainfall reaching an anual measurement of 2,000 mm being one of the locations receiving the highest amount of rainfall on earth.
The Climate of Tabasco is Tropical and humid with abundant rainfall in the summer. The average temperture is 25°

Tabasco Attractions

While on vacation in Villahermosa there is plenty of opportunity for exciting adventurous activities amidst the dense jungle mangroves and the most exuberant vegetation you have ever seen. Discover fascinating ecosystems beside the Grijalva and Usumacinta Rivers. The territory of Tabasco is very unique, providing you access not only to beautiful buildings and cities, but also lush jungle, wide plains, mangroves, lagoons, rivers and marshes.

Whether you are in the center or the surrounding areas of the city, there is always something to do or discover in Villahermosa. Situated in the suburbs is the Yumka reserve and Zoo; in the city you can find La Venta Park; in the historic center the charming "Zona Luz" (Zone of Lights), next to the Laguna de las Ilusiones (Lagoon of Illusions), the fabulous Tomas Garrido Park and the splendid Grijalva River runs through the heart of Villahermosa.

In the territory of Tabasco, not far from Villahermosa, you will find several archeological sites from the many different civilizations that once lived here, such as the Olmecs, Mayas and Nahuas. You must not forget to visit Comalcalco, it features enigmatic architecture and stunning brickwork, plus the most unique Maya Site in the Maya World, also recommended is La Venta Park which exhibits the magnificent Colossal Heads, and you cannot miss the recently inaugurated area of San Claudio to really immerse yourself in the culture.Less than an hour away from Villahermosa, you will be able to experience the excitement and adventure in Teapa, which is the gateway to the Sierra region. Climb the Madrigal Mountain, or relax in the crystal clear waters of the Puyacatengo River and discover the fascinating Canicas and Cocona grottoes; these are just some of the different activities available for the adventurous visitor to Villahermosa.The city features deep rivers, gorgeous lagoons and stunning waterfalls, such as the ones at Agua Blanca and Agua Selva, and is in fact responsible for providing over 30 per cent of the fresh water to the whole country.

Villahermosa, Tabasco was settled on June 24th 1519, when Cortez arrived by the shore of the Grijalva River. This was the first Spanish colony in Mexico and was given the name Santa Maria Victoria. Due to continuous pirate attacks, the city had to be moved further south and was renamed San Juan Bautista, in 1826 .In 1846, American troops bombarded the city and later French invaders did likewise in 1863 and 1864. They destroyed the ancient houses and beautiful colonial buildings of Villahermosa, and the city slowly became more and more impoverished, until in the end it basically disappeared from the face of the earth. The resurgence of the city began with the oil boom of the region, and it finally obtained the current name of "Villahermosa" in February 1916.

What Clothes to Pack?

Since Villahermosa enjoys a tropical climate with an abundance of Sun and frequent rainfall, the most adequate clothing would be light thin clothing of cotton, chirts with long sleeves ( to avoid the mosquito bites), thin pants, rain gear, comfortable sandals, athletic shoes and hiking shoes.
Also there are some necessary accesories such as caps, hats and sunglasses.
For visits to Maya Ruins it is advisable to take comfortable water resistant leather shoes and try to cover as much of your body as possible with light clothing, this way you will be more protected from the environment and the posible mosquito bite.
Don't forget to add to your luggage sun block, the highest posible protection level and insect repellant. This is not to dissuade visitors but like all parts of the world there are insects that at times can be a bothersome problem.