Villahermosa
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Immersed in the gorgeous nature of its rivers, lagoons and imposing vegetation is the Great Route Villahermosa. Enjoy the happiness, traditions and warmth of its people. Have an encounter with nature in its lagoons and parks and coexist, recreate and carry out ecotourism activities in the heart of the city. Live a multicultural experience in our museums and enjoy its enclosures that protect the history of the first civilizations of America. Know the historical monuments and enjoy its art galleries.
Imperdible places for you
Historic Center (Light Zone)
Old city quarter known as “Zona Luz” is the place where history, culture and fun is combined. Walking on the streets you will find the authentic flavour of this riverside city and a variety of outdoor shops, art galleries, restaurants, coffee shops, museums and public squares.
Malls
If you like shopping, Villahermosa offers you places and malls with the well-know brands, visit Gallerías Tabasco or Altabrisa that has movie theaters, coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, travel agencies and recognized department stores such as Liverpool, Sears and Palacio de Hierro.
José Narciso Rovirosa Natural History Museum
Inaugurated in 2000, the museum offers you a trip throgout the man's history where you will find 351 pieces of high cultural and anthropological value including dinosaurs skeletons of The Mesozoic,utensils and tools, and halls about flora and fauna of Tabasco throgout time.
“La Venta” Park Museum
One of the must visit location in Tabasco is “La Venta” Museum Park, the only outdoor museum in Latin America dedicated to archeology since 1958. In this park you will find a natural jungle atmosphere with original achaeological pieces of the Olmeca culture.
Naughty Children Fountain
The fountain of “Los niños traviesos (naughty children)” is certainly a Villahermosa's icon. It was sculpted by Augusto Escobedo and inaugurated in 1962. It is catalogued as an artistic monument by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and it is located at the crossroads of Paseo Usumacinta and February 27.
Tabasco 2000 Planetarium
Cataloged like one of the most important of the country along with those of Tijuana, Monterrey and Puebla. This modern architecture has a capacity for 313 spectators. It has a wide semicircular stage and concave screen especially designed to shown films through the Omnimax system. You can admire in it Montuy's mural considered like “The sixtine chapel of the mayan world.” Don't forget to check billboard!
Tomás Garrido Park
You can touring aroud this tourist atractive located next to the “La Venta” Museum Park that offers you endless attractions of between nature and culture. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Lagoon of Illusions and practice Urban Rappel in the Mirador de las Águilas (Eagles viewpoint)
Villahermosa Cultural Center
Descover this vanguard architecture space where artistic and culture expressions are in with painting, sculpture and music exhibitions. Visit the 6 exhibition rooms. The Cultural Center is a few steps from the Zona Luz (light zone) in the Villahermosa's downtown.
Bicentennial Square
As part of the Zona Luz (light zone) tour you will find the Bicentennial Square that was inaugurated on September 15, 2010 as part of the celebrations of the 200th Anniversary of the Mexico Independence. Walk through this esplanade, admire the Government Palace and find the ideal place for your photos.
Regional Anthropology Museum “Carlos Pellicer Cámara”
In this majestic enclosure is protects the original pieces of the Olmec, Mayan, Mexica, Zapotec, Mixtec, Totonac, Teotihuacan and Tolteca culture. Among them, one of the famous mayan inscriptions where they predicted 'The end of the world' in 2012.It's cataloged as the second most important museum in Mexico and it's only surpassed by the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City.
Tabasco's History Museum
Better known as La casa de los azulejos (The tile house), this 19th century place takes you on a trip throughout Tabasco's history. Since it foundation to our days. It show city's objects and photos. It's also the headquarters of exhibitions, conferences, children's workshops, concerts and plays.
Papagayo Interactive Museum
Learn and have fun in this museum where throughout the game they promotes science and technology. Meet its facilities and participate in its 5 permanent exhibitions rooms and activities that help to develop intelligence and family coexistence.
ANP Yumka
Find out this ecological reserve a few minutes from the city and explore its jungle and savanna areas. Enjoy its recreational areas and coexist with animals in full freedom in a guided tour of around 2 hrs duration. Enjoy your landscapes and take the photo. We are waiting for you!