Villahermosa, Mexico
Villahermosa is a regional capital of 353,577 people in Tabasco, Mexico, founded in July 4, 1564.
Why visit Villahermosa
Townapedia lists 66 museums and landmarks, 114 parks and trails, 83 places to eat, 25 places to stay and 15 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Musevi, Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco, MUSEVI Museo Elevado de Villahermosa and Monument to Andrés Sánchez Magallanes.
Weather in Villahermosa
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About Villahermosa
Villahermosa ( VEE-(y)ə-air-MOH-sə, Spanish: [ˌbiʝaeɾˈmosa] ; "beautiful town") is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Tabasco, and serves as the municipal seat (governing county) of the state. Located in Southeast Mexico, Villahermosa is known for its cultural history, natural resources, commercial development, and modern industrialization.
From the Wikipedia article Villahermosa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Villahermosa on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do15
Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco
School · 2.9 km
University and academic publisher
Villahermosa Institute of Technology
School · 5.6 km
University in Mexico
Teatro del Estado Esperanza Iris
Cinema and theater · 1.8 km
1era Cerrada Carlos Pellicer, Villahermosa
3 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks66
MUSEVI Museo Elevado de Villahermosa
Museum · 1.0 km
Avenida Paseo Tabasco
24/7
Monument to Andrés Sánchez Magallanes
Monument and historic site · 0.9 km
Monument in Villahermosa, Tabasco
Museo Regional de Antropología Carlos Pellicer Cámara
Museum · 1.9 km
El Museo Regional de Antropología "Carlos Pellicer Cámara" se localiza en la ciudad de Villahermosa, en el estado de Tabasco, México, y...
511 Periferico Carlos Pellicer, Villahermosa
Tu-Mo 09:00-17:00
Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa
Museum · 1.8 km
Boulevard Adolfo Ruiz Cortines, Villahermosa,
09:00-16:00
Carlos Pellicer Cámara
Monument and historic site · 1.8 km
Fué un escritor, poeta, museógrafo y político mexicano, Villahermosa,Tabasco, 16 de enero de 1897 - CDMX 16 de febrero de 1977;
54 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds114
Laguna semi artificial Las Torres
Park · 6.6 km
n/a Avenida Las Torres, Villahermosa
24/7
Parque de Béisbol Centenario del 27 de Febrero
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 km
Parque Solidaridad
Park · 2.3 km
Calle Malecón Ingeniero Leandro Rovirosa Wade, villahermosa
24/7
Parque Tomás Garrido Canabal
Park · 1.4 km
Parque de la ciudad con ambiente familiar de áreas verdes, monumentos históricos y áreas de recreación
24/7
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102 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes83
El Teapaneco
Restaurant · 1.7 km
Restaurante de comida típica/tradicional del estado de Tabasco.
Plaza Farole Vía 3
Mo-Su 07:00-18:00
Capitolio Food Park
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Burger, Pizza, Mexican, Barbecue · 1.7 km
Prolongación 27 de Febrero, VILLAHERMOSA
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
Toks
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 km
Colonia Tabasco 2000,Tabasco Av.prolongación, Paseo de Usumacinta ,S/N, Tabasco,Atasta de Serra.
Toks
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.7 km
1020 Colonia José María Pino Suárez ,Tabasco Plaza Sendero,Circuito Interior Carlos Pellicer, Tabasco,Tabasco.
Casa Universitaria Cacao yChocolate "Cacha Cacao"
Cafe · 1.4 km
1037 Avenida 27 de Febrero, Villahermosa
71 more on the map.
History
Founded officially on 24 June 1564 by the Spanish explorer Diego de Quijada on the banks of the Grijalva River under the name of Villa Hermosa, in 1826 the village was raised to the rank of city under the name of San Juan Bautista de la Villa Hermosa (Saint John the Baptist). During the French intervention in Mexico, French troops occupied the city in 1863. In 1916, the governor of Tabasco, Francisco J. Múgica, ordered the restoration of the city's name to Villahermosa.
From the History section of Villahermosa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay25
Churches and places of worship23
Parroquia Nuestra Señora De La Paz
Church · Catholic · 2.4 km
107 Rio Grijalva, Villahermosa
Iglesia Presbiteriana Cristo La Luz del Mundo
Church · Presbyterian · 2.9 km
Veterinarios, villahermosa
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Church · Mormon · 2.6 km
Del Cedro, villahermosa
Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Church · Mormon · 2.6 km
Shopping44
Gas and EV charging30
Schools, colleges and libraries68
Biblioteca Pública del Estado José Ma. Pino Suárez
Library · 1.8 km
Periferico Carlos Pellicer
Centro de Bachillerato Tecnológico Industrial y de Servicios No. 32 Ricardo Flores Magón
School · 1.6 km
2 Avenida Esperanza Iris, Villahermosa
Escuela Primaria Urbana Federal Dr. Régulo Torpey Andrade
School · 2.6 km
Guaymas, Villahermosa
Healthcare39
Farmacias del Ahorro
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 km
S/N Prolongación Avenida México, Villahermosa
Centro de Salud Bosques de Saloya
Hospital · 3.7 km
Calle del Cañaveral, Bosque de Saloya
Centro de Salud de Servicios Ampliados
Hospital · 2.2 km
s/n Chocó Tabasqueño, villahermosa
Consultorio Dra. Liliana
Hospital · 3.4 km
60 Circuito Jesús Reyes Heroles, Villahermosa
Map of Villahermosa
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Getting there and nearby towns
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International Airport (VSA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 km away.
- Emiliano Zapata 3 km west, about 3 min by car
- Plutarco Elías Calles (Cura Hueso) 3 km southeast, about 3 min by car
- Bosque de Saloya 4 km northwest, about 4 min by car
- El Cedro 5 km north, about 5 min by car
- La Selva 5 km northwest, about 5 min by car
- Aparceros 4 km northwest, about 4 min by car
- Brisas del Carrizal 5 km northwest, about 5 min by car
- Manuel Buendía Téllez Girón 5 km northwest, about 5 min by car
- Medellín y Pigua 1ra. Sección 6 km northeast, about 6 min by car
- Los Sauces 6 km northeast, about 6 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Villahermosa collage, AdriLov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parque Infantil ubicado a un lado del Palacio Municipal de Villahermosa, Tabasco 11, Raymundo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parque Infantil ubicado a un lado del Palacio Municipal de Villahermosa, Tabasco 01, Raymundo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parque Infantil ubicado a un lado del Palacio Municipal de Villahermosa, Tabasco 06, Raymundo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parque Infantil ubicado a un lado del Palacio Municipal de Villahermosa, Tabasco 12, Raymundo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parque Infantil ubicado a un lado del Palacio Municipal de Villahermosa, Tabasco 02, Raymundo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parque Infantil ubicado a un lado del Palacio Municipal de Villahermosa, Tabasco 09, Raymundo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parque Infantil ubicado a un lado del Palacio Municipal de Villahermosa, Tabasco 04, Raymundo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parque Infantil ubicado a un lado del Palacio Municipal de Villahermosa, Tabasco 08, Raymundo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parque Infantil ubicado a un lado del Palacio Municipal de Villahermosa, Tabasco 10, Raymundo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parque Infantil ubicado a un lado del Palacio Municipal de Villahermosa, Tabasco 07, Raymundo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parque Infantil ubicado a un lado del Palacio Municipal de Villahermosa, Tabasco 03, Raymundo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parque Infantil ubicado a un lado del Palacio Municipal de Villahermosa, Tabasco 05, Raymundo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Parque Infantil ubicado a un lado del Palacio Municipal de Villahermosa, Tabasco 13, Raymundo1972, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tomas aéreas de Villahermosa, Tabasco 6, Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tomas aéreas de Villahermosa, Tabasco 2, Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tomas aéreas de Villahermosa, Tabasco 1, Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tomas aéreas de Villahermosa, Tabasco 7, Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Villahermosa Monumento a Sánchez Magallanes 1, Alfonsobouchot, Public domain
- Catedral de Villahermosa 6, Alfonsobouchot, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museo Elevado de Villahermosa (MUSEVI), Leo Emmanuel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Villahermosa.Plaza de Armas1, Alfonsobouchot, CC BY-SA 3.0
- VillahermosaOlimpico, QuiotoNM, CC BY 4.0
- Sagitario - panoramio - Jzarecta (3), Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aries - panoramio - Jzarecta, Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aries - panoramio - Jzarecta (2), Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sagitario - panoramio - Jzarecta (2), Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aries - panoramio - Jzarecta (1), Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sagitario - panoramio - Jzarecta (1), Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sagitario - panoramio - Jzarecta, Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aries - panoramio - Jzarecta (4), Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aries - panoramio - Jzarecta (3), Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Loma Linda - panoramio - Jzarecta (3), Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Loma Linda - panoramio - Jzarecta (4), Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nacimiento de la Conciencia del Universo, Montuy, Cencali, 22 Sgarbro, Sofia Garcia Broca, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Loma Linda - panoramio - Jzarecta (5), Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bruno Estañol, Elapandado, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Loma Linda - panoramio - Jzarecta (2), Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Loma Linda - panoramio - Jzarecta (1), Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Loma Linda - panoramio, Jzarecta, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museo Nacional de Antropología Carlos Pellicer Cámara 1, ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
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