AMUSEMENT PARKS AND RECREATION

Villahermosa has various parks and recreational centers where you can enjoy fun family outings in natural settings.

Centro de Interpretacion de la Naturaleza Yumka ? Located 14 km (9 mi) southeast of Villahermosa, off Highway 186. You can tour this nature center on foot, on a tram, or by boat. The center has 300 animal species that are dispersed in distinct ecosystems: a jungle, a savanna and marshes. The animals run free in these environments, allowing you to enjoy a more direct experience. Open daily from 9:00 to 5:00.

Parque Museo de la Venta ? Located on Blvd. Adolfo Ruiz Cortines. The park?s museum has numerous Olmec archaeological pieces from the La Venta site. The park also has a zoo with various mammal, reptile and bird species, the majority of which are endangered. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 8:00 to 4:00.

Parque Tomas Garrido Canabal ? Located on Blvd. Adolfo Ruiz Cortines. This park has various recreational areas and architectural attractions that blend pre-Hispanic and colonial elements. It also offers beautiful gardens.

Planetario Tabasco 2000 ? Located on Prolongacion Paseo Tabasco. This planetarium has a domed Omnimax theater where you can see science- and technology-themed projections. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 to 8:30.