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Villahermosa

Tabasco is located on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec between the Gulf of Mexico on the north and the state of Chiapas to the south. The area was home to the Olmec and Mayan civilizations and an important transit corridor due to its geographic position and abundance of natural resources. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of La Venta and Comalcalco to see the famous and mysterious Olmec Heads.

The state produce bananas, sugar cane, cacao, coconuts, and are used for grazing cattle, however, the foundation of Tabasco's economy is oil.

Villahermosa, the capital city of Tabasco, is a dynamic, modern city, and the engine of Tabasco's political life. It has a number of convention centers, including the Tabasco Convention Center with a capacity for up to 2,200 individuals in 11,161 square feet of event space. Another option is the Tabasco Park Pavilion which is 30 minutes away from the airport and has 7 indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate up to 10,000 people. Villahermosa also has a variety of unique alternative venues, such as the city’s planetarium and a number of theaters.

Top hotels in the city include the Hotel Hilton Villahermosa & Conference Center with 220 guest rooms and suites, and 26,493 square feet of flexible function space in 26 meeting rooms for events from 10 to 1,500 attendees, and the five-star Quinta Real Villahermosa with event space for 10 to 600 individuals.

The Villahermosa International Airport receives 950,000 passengers annually with direct flights to and from Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, and Houston.

Air Flight Connection

		DOMESTIC	INTERNATIONAL
	Flight / Month
	1,208	1136	72

	Passengers / Month
	118,848	115,248	3,600

Connection Cities

MEXICO CITY
GUADALAJARA
MERIDA

MONTERREY
HOUSTON
POZA RICA

REYNOSA
VERACRUZ
TUXTLA GUTIERREZ

Airlines

AEROMAR
AEROMEXICO
MAYA AIR

VIVA AEROBUS
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES
AEROLITORAL

Hotel Capability

311,232 (rooms / night)

Convention Center Capability

244,752 (sqft)

Venues

	Venue	sqft	Rooms	Website

	CENTRO DE CONVENCIONES TABASCO 2000	36,600	•2 SESSION AREAS •2 EXHIBITION AREAS	www.visitetabasco.com
	3 NAVES/ PABELLON DEL PARQUE TABASCO	208,152	•3 SESSION AREAS •3 EXHIBITION AREAS	www.visitetabasco.com

	Contact	Mail	Telephone

	Lic. Leyla Aguirre Castillo	laguirre@visitetabasco.com	(993) 316-82-71

	Lic. Jose Antonio de Mucha Scholz	bgarces@ocvchiapas.com	(993) 316-35-54 Ext. 106

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www.visitetabasco.com

Things to do

Tapijulapa, Tradition in the Jungle

The union of water and jungle turn Tapijulapa into an inviting and untamed spot for exploration. In the jungle of the central south of Tabasco, surrounded by majestic trees, rises Tapijulapa, a town of Zoque origin just 90 kilometers from Villahermosa. Small houses painted in red and white line its narrow alleys; in the historic center, a 17th century church still stands. Cobbled streets, small plazas and ancient houses boast a backdrop of impressive mountains. Any time of day is good to visit Tapijulapa.

Playa Paraiso, a Tropical Heaven

A tranquil seaside village, sparse beaches and scenic boat rides along mangrove-lined estuaries: Playa Paraiso is the ideal destination for those who seek refuge from the noise of cities, to rest under the sun and to enjoy the scenic backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico. At 90 kilometers from Villahermosa, getting there by car will take you just an hour and a half. Its calm beaches, warm weather and shallow waters invite you to swim and practice aquatic sports such as diving, snorkeling and sailing. There's always the option of resting on the sand.

Mayan Culinary Paradise

Tabasco gastronomy, of intense flavors, colors and taste, is the result of the encounter of two worlds: Mayan and Spanish. Fertile soil of Tabasco, the creativity of its dwellers, and the legacy of many generations are reflected in the Tabasco-style dishes, same that evoke all senses. Those who have asked what does the Mayan world tastes like, will be able to find the response in a great variety of dishes elaborated in the region. Protagonists of Tabasco-style kitchens are herbs and seeds prolific in the region, such as achiote –a paste used by the Mayans to dye their food–, parsley, epazote and cilantro.

Tenosique: Where Gum Was First Chewed

The town of Tenosique is located on the banks of a river, a three hour drive from Villahermosa. For many years, the town was home to the Mexican “chicle” harvest. Chicle has been chewed for centuries by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations who populated the area, but in the twentieth century, the material began to be harvested from native chicozapote trees for mass production in the U.S. To this day, local indigenous craftspeople carve beautiful figures from chicozapote wood, and natural gum is being sold once again to specialist markets. The region is home to beautiful vegetation.

Villahermosa, the Emerald of the Southeast

No longer just a gateway to the nearby Palenque archaeological site, this rambling city of 350,000 inhabitants now warrants serious visitor attention and some good old-fashioned exploring. Hernan Cortez landed at the mouth of the Grijalva River in 1519 during his infamous conquest of Mexico. Here he founded the first European town on the American continent (Santa Maria de Victoria). Because of frequent pirate raids, the once coastal city was relocated further and further inland along the Grijalva to its present, more defendable location.

Olmec Legacy in Tabasco

With giant carved stone structures in an archaeological site that extends from Tabasco to Veracruz States, La Venta showcases Olmec splendor at its best. Far to the west of Tabasco and along the border with Veracruz State is the archaeological site of La Venta. Though inaccessible until very recently, La Venta hopes to secure UNESCO World Heritage Site status in the coming years. Here, the Olmecs built their grandest ceremonial center: spanning several square kilometers, La Venta was initially excavated by archaeologist Franz Bloom (of Palenque fame) in 1925.

The Route of Sacred Cacao

Fancy learning how cacao is produced and tasting artisan chocolate while you're at it? Visit Tabasco's cacao farms and delight your senses. Imagine going deep into the jungle, where the air is impregnated with the delightful aroma of chocolate. In Tabasco this is no fantasy: small cacao farms settled deep in the forest offer a unique experience for the erstwhile tourist. Old ranches dating from colonial times are now home to cacao farms whose owners like nothing more than receiving visitors. You'll be able to see, smell and taste cacao in its various stages of production.

Tabasco, a Walk on the Wild Side

80% of Mexico's tropical rainforest is in Tabasco. This untouched, Amazon-like region is a haven for wildlife, and will leave you with a taste for the untamed side of Mexico. Beyond Villahermosa, there are three main regions you'll want to explore. To the west is the Chontalpa region, home to Mayan archaeological sites (Malpasito, Comalcalco and La Venta), indigenous villages, lakes, rivers, some pleasant beaches (Paraiso), ecological reserves (Aguaselva) and inviting cacao and coconut plantations. The Sierra region lies along the state's southern border with Chiapas.

Comalcalco, Entrance of the Mayan World

Tabasco is considered the door to the Mayan World. Its main archaeological zones still present the traces left by Mayan and Olmec peoples as they passed through the region. Comalcalco (“House of Frying Pans” in Nahuatl) is one of the most important ancient cities in Tabasco, and the only Mayan city built with bricks of baked clay instead of stone. This amazing archaeological site is made up of three complexes: the North Square, the Great Acropolis and the Acropolis of the East. Its impressive Site Museum houses around 300 pieces portraying the development of this ancient city.

Yumka Park: Lessons from the Little People

An option to spend a day of family time is visiting Park Yumka, a natural site that has attractions for all ages: an extensive zoo, an orchid garden, a lagoon and a thick jungle. This ecological space is located 11 miles to the northwest of the city of Villahermosa and only at 5 minutes in car from the airport. “Yumka” means in Mayan "dwarf taking care of the jungle and animals". The Chontales people dwelling in the zone firmly believed in the existence of a character that protected the plants and animals, to which they granted that name.

Cacao: Food of the Gods

The main ingredient in chocolate, cacao has played a key role in the traditions, culture and cuisine of Mexico from ancient times until present day. Cacao is the dried seed of the cacao tree that's used to make cocoa powder and chocolate. The cacao tree is a tropical flowering tree native to the Americas. Its scientific name, Theobroma cacao, means "food of the gods." The first instances of cacao processing and culinary use can be traced back to the ancient cultures that once inhabited what is now central and southern Mexico. The cacao tree can grow to a height of 20 feet and the cacao seeds, or beans, are contained within the tree's seed pods.