Villahermosa, Tabasco
“Villahermosa has always been a great spot to visit. It has the fantastic Park and museum to explore the Olmec culture, the colonial downtown with old carefully crafted buildings and a plethora of modern shopping malls and stores to stock up before you continue the journey.”
By Dorothy Bell
Photos by Bill Bell
Name: Beautiful city in Spanish. Named by the Mayor of the Yucatan, Diego de Quijada, in 1560 who was appointed by King Philip II of Spain.
Location: Located in the state of Tabasco at the southern point in the Gulf of Mexico.
Weather: Very hot in the summer. Hot in the winter winters.
January Average Highs 27.9C (82.2F) Lows 19.3C (66.7F)
July Average Highs 33.9C (93F) Lows 23.8C (74.8F)
Population: 641,000
Elevation: Seal level to 20 m (70 ft)
Founded: 24 June 1564
Medical: Major City with hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities
Money: Banks, ATMs
History:
Today:
Getting there:
From the East Drive Highway 45 south and then east. It turns into Highway 180. Continue to Villahermosa.
From Merida drive south on Highway 180 and 180 to Villahermosa
Accommodation:
HOTELS
RV PARKS
