Villahermosa Travel Guide

  Lakes and Parks in the City
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  • Lakes and Parks in the City
      Lakes and Parks in the City
    by DSwede
  • Museo Elevado
      Museo Elevado
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  • Fettuccine at Colosso
      Fettuccine at Colosso
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  • Hyatt rooms
      Hyatt rooms
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  • Cathedral de Villahermosa
      Cathedral de Villahermosa
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Pro

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  Great gateway to Palenque: Parque Venta is a Must See 


Con

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  it's warm, if you don't know spanish you are at a disadvantage 


In a nutshell

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  Nice base camp for seeing the ruins. 

 

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Cathedral de Villahermosa

Cathedral de Villahermosa, Villahermosa

 DSwede Says:  The Cathedral de Villahermosa is arguably the second tallest structure in town. Its towers can be seen from almost any part of the city. The church is relatively modern and has a small seating area, particularly considering the size of the congregation. The seating area has... 

Museo Elevado de Villahermosa (Elevated Museum)

Museo Elevado de Villahermosa (Elevated Museum), Villahermosa

 DSwede Says:  The Elevated Museum, given the name since it is elevated above Paseo Tabasco which passes underneath it, is a rather small but free museum. The structure is protected from the elements, but is still an open air display, giving a bit of shade and cool breeze on the hot... 

TOMAS GARRIDO PARK

TOMAS GARRIDO PARK, Villahermosa

 RAZOR-REN Says:  WELL, IT'S A PARK! HAHABUT FROM THE IMPRESSION I GOT, THE STAFF SEEM TO LOOK AFTER THIS WELL MAKING IT A NICE PARK YOU CAN CHILL IN.THERE IS A TOWER ON ONE END OF THE PARK IN WHICH YOU CAN GO UP FOR A STUNNING VIEW OF VILLAHERMOSA. 

MUSEO LA VENTA

MUSEO LA VENTA, Villahermosa

 RAZOR-REN Says:  LOCATED NEAR TOMAS GARRIDO PARK. AN OUTDOOR MUSEUM COVERED BY TREES WHICH ALSO HAS A ZOO INSIDE WITH SOME ANIMALS TO SEE. A SERIES OF TRAILS WILL TAKE YOU AROUND THE SITE TO DIFFERENT OLMEC HEADS AND SOME ANIMAL ENCLOSURES.VERY WORTH THE VISIT. 

Walk along the Rio Grijavla

Walk along the Rio Grijavla, Villahermosa

 atufft Says:  Villa Hermosa's old downtown area has a cobblestone mall of sorts where numerous hotels and restaurants are located. This is probably the best place to find lodging for the night, given it's access to the river front. We arrived at night, booked a room, and then walked along... 

Parque La Venta has the Olmec Artifacts

Parque La Venta has the Olmec Artifacts, Villahermosa

 atufft Says:  Of course, many of the larger Olmec heads were carted off to the Mexico City Museum, and another exellent collection is at the anthropological museum in Xalapa, Veracruz. Some cities, like Tijuana have reproductions of Olmec heads as a reminder that Mexico had the New... 

Parque Museo La Venta

Parque Museo La Venta, Villahermosa

 elgarbo Says:  Probably the only thing worth seeing in Villahermosa, and not overly spectacular anyway.This place is a large park divided into two sections; a zoo showcasing wildlife local to the area and an archaeological jungle trek. The highlight of the zoo section is probably the... 

Cathedral

Cathedral, Villahermosa

 lokibinky Says:  Located on Paseo Tabasco, this pretty church towers over you! Other than the building that Dave works in here, this is the OTHER tall structure in town.Services are so big here a tent is set up on the exterior of the church for additional seating, in front of the entrance. 

Hotels  

Crowne Plaza Hotel Villahermosa

 1 Review and 14 Opinions  I have been staying here for most of the last 6 months on Business Travel. The Hotel is new, opening... 

Hyatt Regency Villahermosa

 1 Review and 18 Opinions  Having spent the last several weeks at some rather nondescript hotels in some nondescript towns, was... 

Restaurants  

(see restaurant names in text below): Options along Restraunt Road

(see restaurant names in text below): Options along Restraunt Road, Villahermosa

 DSwede Says:  The relatively new street of Av Paseo de la Choca is the spot where most of the higher tier, quality restaurants are located. They are all right next to each other, so if you get here either by car or taxi, a two minute walk will take you by all of them.These restaurants are... 

Colosso: Good variety of homemade Italian

Colosso: Good variety of homemade Italian, Villahermosa

 DSwede Says:  Having been a while since we had eaten decent Italian, we decided to try Colosso which was recommended to us.The main chef is an Italian and the food shows it. The menu is only available in Spanish, but some of the staff speak a bit of English if you so need it. There is no... 

Camino real Hotel: Buffett Camino Real Hotel

Camino real Hotel: Buffett Camino Real Hotel, Villahermosa

 sammyboy312 Says:  You must check this place on Sundays. It's pricey about 19 US dollars. Go for the native dishes. 

La Estancia: Great Steaks, Great Wine, Reasonable Price

La Estancia: Great Steaks, Great Wine, Reasonable Price, Villahermosa

 Laumas Says:  I have been stationed in Villahermosa for almost a year now, and several of us from my company have been going to this restaurant once or twice a week. The reason is that it has the best steaks we have tasted here, at the most reasonable prices. This is an Argentinian... 

Transportation  

Crazy Taxis

Crazy Taxis, Villahermosa

 lokibinky Says:  Taxis are everywhere for you to get around Villahermosa...hang on tight though, they can take you for a ride that sometimes mimics an amusement park ride. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Beware the Bloodsuckers

Beware the Bloodsuckers, Villahermosa

 DSwede Says:  I guess it is less of a hidden danger and more common sense, but if you are going to be visiting the Museo La Venta or walking around the park areas, you should be aware that the mosquitoes in the area are relentless.There will be a few people outside the museum selling... 

Impatient Drivers!

Impatient Drivers!, Villahermosa

 Laumas Says:  Be careful when driving for the first time in Villahermosa. The drivers here are really impatient and daring, and every drive is a harrowing experience. It's typical for people to make a left turn from the right lane, create new driving lanes when none exist, and no one... 

Stay out of the Crossfire!

Stay out of the Crossfire!, Villahermosa

 Laumas Says:  Currently there is a lot of drug trafficing problems in the area. The police have been ambushed several times and many execution style murders happening weekly. I always feel safe walking in Villahermosa, the people are friendly and there doesn't seem to be much violent... 

What to Pack  

Get Ready to Sweat

Get Ready to Sweat, Villahermosa

 lokibinky Says:  Pack light Bring cool clothes...shorts, tank tops, short sleeves are a must. Deoderant 

Off The Beaten Path  

Beautiful Scene at the Golf Course

Beautiful Scene at the Golf Course, Villahermosa

 lokibinky Says:  We live on the golf course and walked the course to take some pictures with our new toys.The golf course here in Villahermosa is a small, nine hole, par 3 course.Located at Calle Venta and Paseo Tabasco, at the entrance of Fracc. Campestre (our neighborhood) 

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Christmas Time In Villahermosa

Christmas Time In Villahermosa, Villahermosa

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 Taxis are everywhere for you to get around Villahermosa...hang on tight though, they can take you for a ride that sometimes mimics an amusement park ride. 

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Q:  PLEASE help me out! I am looking for a CHEAP GOOD hostel between 100 and 180 pesosALso I need to know the most cost-eficient way... 

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Petroleum Capitol and Site of Olmec Civilization

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 On his way to conquer the Aztecs in the Valley of Mexico, Cortez first fought against a Mayan army here. The river remains the center waterway of downtown Villahermosa, a industrial city devoted to...... 

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Where We Used to Live

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 My husband, Dave, got transferred here by his job. Attached is the lagoon along Paseo Tabasco. This city and state has its pretty parts to see and experience. VISIT: www.visitetabasco.com (it has an... 

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What, no pictures?

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 Ok, ok, I just realized that I don't have any pictures of Villahermosa besides a restaurant and a hotel. My friend took more than I did, so I will have to get his to show you some of this town. Sorry... 

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Villahermosa..!

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 I'd read that Villahermosa wasn't a particularly attractive or worthwhile place to see, but it was a helpful halfway point between Veracruz and Merida, so we found ourselves crashing here for two... 

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Olmecs in Villahermosa

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Villahermosa. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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