Sightseeing in Villahermosa - what to see. Complete travel guide

Villahermosa was founded in the end of the 16th century. This is a relatively small provincial town the main sight of which is La Venta National Park. Actually, the park is also the main reason why this place is widely visited by tourists from all over the world.

La Venta is the largest center of culture of ancient Olmecs. On the territory of the park are found over 170 monuments devoted to the theme of the universe. These monuments throw a light upon the views of the Olmecs concerning reincarnation. Olmec settlements existed on the territory of the modern national park in 1100-400 BC. Today four empty sarcophagi are the main proof of this ancient civilization. Archeologists found many precious artifacts in these tombs, especially in the first one that contained figures and jewelry made of nephritis. The sarcophagus’s cover was decorated with a drawing of a jaguar that is known as the symbolic guide of souls of dead people to the next world. Other 3 tombs also contained jewelry, but architects didn’t find any remains of human bodies.

If you want to know more about the history of the city, you should visit Museum of the History of Tabasco that exhibits several collections of historical values found mainly during excavations. Besides observing historical places of interest you can make a walk to Plaza de Armaz, around which are located picturesque parks, small shops and restaurants. People, who are keen on architecture sights, should consider attending an excursion to the local Cathedral – the biggest architectural sight of the city. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Villahermosa will be a great place for a family holiday. Many of the sights of the town are geared towards vacationers with children. A very interesting zoo Yumka, works here. It differs from others in that, animals move through the territory of the zoo completely freely. Visitors are allowed to pat and feed some friendly inhabitants of the zoo. The zoo is very small, so children for sure do not get tired of the exhausting excursion.

With children, you can look into the most interesting archeological museum Carlos Pellicer Cámara, which contains unique discoveries found in the city and its immediate surroundings. Of particular interest are figures carved from stone animals and ancient gods, which are the brightest illustration of the Olmec culture.

Fans of theatrical art should definitely include in the excursion program, a visit to the Iris Theater. Its hall is designed in such a way as to provide unique acoustic effects. In this theater, there are often interesting staging and plays. It will be one of the best places to explore the national culture.

In the city, there are several wonderful parks, which are sure to appeal to lovers of outdoor recreation. The park El Choco is buried in the abundance of green spaces. It is perfect for leisurely walks and admiring nature. Among the locals, one of the most beloved is the park named after Thomas Garrido Canabal. It is perfect for both active and relaxing holidays. This park has plenty of free space for sports entertainment and there are special areas where you can have a picnic.

One of the busiest places in the city is the so-called Zone Luz - the central area, in the territory of which the most popular shops, restaurants and entertainment centers are concentrated. Here you can take a walk in search of interesting souvenirs and national delicacies, and in this lively area is the popular Taj Mahal Casino. You can relax and have fun here day and night. In the central area are the most popular cinemas, as well as numerous karaoke bars and night restaurants, where you can have fun until dawn. Villahermosa became famous all over the world thanks to archaeological sites. Today, the city is not deprived of modern entertainment infrastructure.