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| State | Tabasco | |
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| Residents | 1.013.484 (2020) | |
| height | 20 m | |
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Villahermosa is a city in Tabasco in Mexico.
background
Villahermosa is the capital of the state of Tabasco and has about 650,000 inhabitants. The city was founded in 1593 by the Spaniards on the Rio Grijalva. For a long time it was of little importance. The city is indeed the capital of the state Tabasco, but since it was actually Mexico's poor house for a long time, that didn't matter. When large oil reserves were discovered in the region in Tabasco in the 20th century, that changed quickly. The state is now one of the richest states in Mexico. The consistent expansion of agriculture has created a second major source of income. The focus here is on cattle breeding and cocoa or coconut cultivation. In recent years has also been due to the proximity of the archaeological sites La Venta, Comalcalco and Palenque tourism increased.
getting there
By plane
The Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport
(IATA: VSA) is 15 km out of town on the MEX186 and has connections with Mexico City, Oaxaca and Merida.
By bus
The ADO bus station is located on Paseo Francisco Javier Mina at Calle Merino. There are direct connections with Campeche, Cancun, Chetumal, Merida, Mexico City, Palenque, San Cristobal de las Casas and Playa del Carmen, the latter being a night bus via Chetumal.
In the street
You can reach by car from Campeche over the MEX180 the city. Chetumal is connected to Villahermosa via the MEX186. Of Veracruz can also be reached via the MEX180. Villahermosa is from the south of e.g. San Cristobal de las Casas to be reached via the MEX 199 and the MEX 186.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
Museums
- Parque Museo La Venta. The main reason why tourists come to Villahermosa in the first place. The original sculptures are made here in a dreamy tropical atmosphere La Venta presents.
- Museo Historia de Tabasco. This is located in the Casa de los Azulejos, the so-called tile house. Here the history of the state of Tabasco is explained. The focus is on oil production.
- Museo de Cultura Popular. Traditional arts, crafts and costumes are exhibited here.
- Museo Regional de Antropologia Carlos Pellicer Cámara. Museum and research center dedicated to the Olmec and Mayan cultures.
Streets and squares
- Plaza de Armas. This is where the cathedral and the governor's palace are located.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- Howard Johnson Hotel, Aldama 404, Centro Histórico de Villahermosa Tabasco México. Tel.: 52 800 780 7272, 52 993 3 144645, Fax: 52 993 3 142088, Email: [email protected]. Centrally located.Price: approx. € 45 (single room).Accepted payment methods: Visa / Mastercard.
- HOTEL REAL DEL LAGO HOTEL AND SUITES, Sindicato de Salubridad No. 209 Colonia López Mateos C.P. 86040 Villahermosa, Tabasco, México. Tel.: (0)1-800-716-3663. The hotel is located directly on the Lagoon of Illusions. From the pool you have a direct view of the same.Price: around € 30 to € 45.Accepted payment methods: Visa / Mastercard.
- Hotel Olmeca Plaza Villahermosa, Av. Madero No. 418, Centro Histórico; Villahermosa, Tabasco México; C.P. 86000. Tel.: 52 993 358 01 02, Fax: 52 993 358 01 94. Centrally located with spa and pool.Price: approx. € 80 (double room).Accepted payment methods: Visa / Mastercard.
- BEST WESTERN MAYA TABASCO HOTEL, Av. Ruiz Cortines No. 907 Villahermosa, Tabasco México. Tel.: 52 993 358-1111, Email: [email protected]. This hotel is close to the bus station and offers a free transfer service to La Venta Park and the airport.Price: approx. € 50 (double room).
- HOTEL TABASCO INN, Av. Jose Pages Llergo No. 150, Tabasco México. Tel.: 52 (993) 312-2680, Email: [email protected]. Hotel with restaurant, bar and pool (on the roof). Located near Mex186 between the bus station and La Venta Park.Price: approx. € 50 (double room).
- HOTEL BAEZ CARRIZAL, Blvd. Adolfo Ruiz Cortines No. 1802, Tabasco México. Tel.: 52 (993) 354-1368, Email: [email protected]. Is located a little out of the way near the Mex186, but can convince with a nice inventory.Price: approx. € 50 (double room).
Learn
Practical advice
trips
- La Venta. Olmec ruins.
- Comalcalco. Mayan ruins. The agencies Comali Plus (Calle Reforma at Calle Bravo) and Transportes Torruco (Calle Reforma at La Arboleda) are located near the ADO bus station (see How to get there). These offer a transfer service for US $ 2.50 every 20 minutes from 4:30 in the morning to 9:00 in the evening. The journey takes about 45 minutes.
literature
Web links
- http://www.villahermosa.gob.mx/ - Official website of Villahermosa
