Macuspana attractions

You will ascend to Pico de la Pava, one of Tabasco’s highest peaks, where the medium–high jungle and the ecosystem that develops in it will unfold around you. From the summit you will see the point where the states of Chiapas, Veracruz and Tabasco meet, as well as the ridges of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas and the Malpaso Dam on the horizon. Along the way, the views will give you a clear sense of the region’s landscape and natural patterns. After the descent and a return to base camp, the day will end with a typical meal from the Sierra de Tabasco shared with the local community. The experience combines adventure, cultural contact and gastronomy, offering time in nature followed by a communal meal that reflects local traditions.

This experience takes you to the archaeological site of Palenque, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided visits will take you through the site’s main monuments, including the Temple of the Inscriptions, the Temple of the Foliated Cross and the palace that belonged to Maya royalty. As you move through the ruins, your guide will point out architectural and historical highlights and help you picture life in this ancient Maya city. If you choose the optional extension, you’ll also visit Cascadas de Agua Azul and take in the mountain scenery around Palenque. You may descend on foot to the waterfalls and will have time for swimming in a deep pool at the base of jungle-covered cliffs, if the weather allows. Travel to and from Villahermosa is by air-conditioned vehicle for your comfort.

You will get to know one of the great Mayan cities that lies submerged in the middle of the jungle. As you move through the site, you’ll experience the atmosphere of an ancient city reclaimed by the forest and see its ruins set among thick vegetation. The tour offers a close encounter with a remarkable archaeological landscape. You’ll also spend time at Misol Ha waterfall, where you can enjoy contact with nature, relax in the cool waters and take photographs. Alongside the falls you’ll visit the cave that contains an underground river, giving a different view of the area’s natural features. The day finishes in Palenque at the well-known restaurant Don Many, a place to eat, dance and have a beer, providing a relaxed ending to your outing.

This Cultural City Tour takes place in the Historic Centre of Villahermosa, Tabasco, and is the only one offered within that central area. It’s created and run by talented young people who want to develop as professional guides, so the experience blends local enthusiasm with a learning-focused approach to guiding. As you move through the historic centre, you will take part in a guided cultural exploration of the city’s heart. Along the way, the young guides will share their knowledge and perspectives on Villahermosa’s cultural character and its urban landmarks. The tour is shaped by those guides’ desire to grow professionally, so you can expect an engaged, personal style of interpretation that highlights cultural themes and the significance of the area within the city. This tour is suitable if you want a cultural introduction to Villahermosa’s historic centre led by enthusiastic, aspiring professionals. It offers a chance to experience the city through their voices and to gain a clearer sense of the centre’s cultural importance.

Palenque sits in the heart of southwest Mexico, set in a high tropical jungle where waterfalls and rivers abound. On this experience you will visit the ancient city of the Mayan world and use included tickets to enter the Museum and the Archaeological Zones of Palenque. Along the way you will gain a sense of the site’s significance and see the places that make it one of the region’s most remarkable centres. You will also visit two of Chiapas’s natural highlights: the Misol-ha waterfalls and Agua Azul. Both are noted for their dramatic cascades — the waterfalls are more than 30 metres high — and you will have plenty of opportunities for photographs as you move through these lush, water-filled settings.

You will begin the tour at the archaeological zone of Comalcalco, an ancient Maya city nestled in the jungle of Tabasco. This site is unusual: it is the only known Maya city built from clay bricks. As you move through the ruins, you will see the brick constructions set among the vegetation and get a sense of how the settlement occupied this forested landscape. You will also learn about Comalcalco’s wider significance as a pre‑Hispanic settlement and an important commercial enclave in the Chontalpa region. The site played a role as a transit zone between the Gulf Coast and the Yucatán Peninsula, seeking connections with Central America. Along the way, you will explore the remains that reflect that trading and regional role and gain insight into the city’s place in ancient Mesoamerican networks.

This tour aboard the new Mayan Train takes you through the Mayan world of southeastern Mexico. Along the way you will visit major archaeological sites such as Palenque, Edzná and Chichén Itzá, and learn about the civilizations that built them. You will also have the chance to swim in crystal-clear cenotes and admire natural highlights like the Misol-Ha and Agua Azul waterfalls. As you move through the region, you will experience the character of colonial cities including Campeche, Merida and Izamal. The journey combines history, nature and a sense of adventure, while offering the comfort and changing landscapes provided by the new Mayan Train. It is suited to history lovers, explorers and travellers who want to see the most authentic parts of Mexico’s Mayan heritage.

Your tour begins at Pino Suarez Market, the largest market in the state, where you’ll step into the local rhythms and flavours of Tabasco. As you move through the market, you'll pass emblematic spots such as groceries, salbutería, butchers and herbalists. Along the way, you’ll meet merchants who have inherited their trade and passion over generations, and learn about the traditions that shape daily life here. Along the route, you’ll enjoy exclusive tastings of local products and learn about the ingredients and preparations behind them. The experience will culminate with delicious typical food, giving you a fuller sense of the region’s flavours. This market walk offers a close-up look at local commerce, food culture and the people behind both, all centred on the lively atmosphere of Pino Suarez Market.

On this tour to the Sima de las Cotorras in Chiapas, you will combine a sense of adventure with close encounters with nature. You will rappel down a 150-metre-high sinkhole and hike about 100 metres as you move through the site. Along the way, you will have opportunities for bird watching and to observe local flora and fauna in their natural surroundings. As you explore the area, you will also have the opportunity to see archaeological remains of the Zoque culture left in their natural state. The experience will let you observe how wildlife, plant life and historical traces coexist in this distinctive landscape, giving you a varied and immersive visit to the Sima de las Cotorras.

This private round-trip transfer connects Carlos Rovirosa Pérez Airport (VSA) with Villahermosa and back. Your driver will be waiting at a scheduled time holding a nameplate, and you will travel comfortably door to door between the airport and your destination. The operator will track your flight, so meeting times can be adjusted if your arrival changes. The service includes clean cars and professional drivers, and there will be no hidden charges. Along the way you can relax knowing the transfer covers both your arrival and your return, with the practicalities handled for you so you can focus on your trip.

This private departure transfer takes you from any hotel or address in Villahermosa to Carlos Rovirosa Pérez Airport (VSA). You will be met at your location by a driver holding a nameplate, and the service provides door-to-door convenience so you can leave directly from your accommodation. Your flight will be tracked and the driver will be ready at the scheduled time. You will travel in a clean car with a professional driver, and the price includes no hidden charges. The arrangement is straightforward and focused on getting you to VSA comfortably.

When you arrive at Carlos Rovirosa Pérez Airport (VSA), a private transfer will take you to Villahermosa. Your driver will be waiting at the agreed time and will be holding a nameplate so you can find them easily. The journey will be door-to-door, taking you straight to your destination without extra stops unless previously arranged. The transfer includes flight tracking, so your driver will adjust for delays or early arrivals as needed. You’ll travel in a clean vehicle driven by a professional driver, and the price includes what’s stated—there are no hidden charges. The service is focused on a comfortable, straightforward arrival into Villahermosa, with the practical details handled for you.

In Villahermosa, the capital of Tabasco and known as the Esmeralda of the Southeast, you’ll move through a landscape of lush parks, wide rivers and scenic lagoons. You will learn about the Olmec civilisation at La Venta Park‑Museum, an open‑air museum set beside a lake where you can see ancient artefacts such as altars and the famous stone heads. Along the way, the park’s riverside setting will help you appreciate the natural context that shaped this early Mesoamerican culture. You will also visit the Casa de los Azulejos, an elegant blue‑tiled building that houses the history of Mexico and Tabasco, and see elements of pre‑Hispanic and colonial architecture in Tomás Garrido Canabal Park. There will be time to eat at a typical local restaurant; meals are not included. Overall, you’ll experience both the archaeological heritage and the distinctive urban and natural scenery that characterise Villahermosa.

You will visit the Cocona caves, a natural site where cave walls are covered with stalagmites rising from the floor and stalactites hanging from the ceiling. The formations create textured surfaces and shapes throughout the chambers, showing how mineral deposits built up over time. Inside the cave you will find a clear lake of fresh water lying beneath a dome. As you move through the space, you will see the interaction between the rock formations and the sheltered water, and you will be able to observe the cave’s geological features up close. The setting offers a calm, enclosed atmosphere where the dome above the lake and the surrounding mineral formations form the main points of interest.

You will begin this journey in the marshes of the Biosphere of Centla, a protected natural area covering over 300,000 hectares. Along the River Usumacinta you will travel by boat and admire hundreds of birds that concentrate on the Pajarales to feed and breed from December to April. Along the way you will see varied wetland landscapes and have opportunities to observe local flora and fauna from the water. The visit continues at the Interpretation Center Uyotot-Ja (Water House), a site designed to raise awareness about caring for the environment and the region’s plants and animals that are at risk of extinction. It is an ideal place for activities that combine learning with direct observation of the area's wildlife. At the end of the ride you will reach a palafito where you may try typical regional food (not included) and enjoy the view of the confluence of the Usumacinta, Grijalva and San Pedro rivers, commonly called Three Arms. The experience finishes with a return to your hotel or the airport.