Adventure in the Mountain Range Route

Rivers, mountains, tropical forests, streams and ponds where diverse fauna inhabits, and caves, grottos and exotic natural caverns, distinguish Road Adventure in the Sierra. It offers visitors a number of sites where you can practice all the activities such as the Hacienda & Spa sulfur, natural monument caves of Cocona, Kolem Jaa', Kolem Che'ñ, Botanical Garden of God, Falls Villa Luz, Villa Tapijulapa, Rio Oxolotan, among others.


Teapa

This town is located 52 km from Villahermosa, Here begins the ridge then goes into Chiapas. Some of the best known mountains are Cerro Gordo Teapa, Sulfur and Cocon. Ply the rivers Teapa municipality, and Puyacatengo Pichucalco.

You can visit colonial churches and the temple of Saint James, eighteenth-century Franciscan building; Tecomajiaca Temple, founded by Jesuits in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe and built between 1712 and 1725, and the temple of the Lord of Esquipulas, whose construction dates from 1780.

Tourist Attractions
Coconá Caves Natural Monument, Puyacatengo River, Hacienda & Spa “Los Azufres”, Santiago Apóstol Temple, José Natividad Correa Toca Museum, Temple of the Lord of Esquipulas.

Coconá Caves Natural Monument
Just 2 kms from the municipal seat, is this wonderful protected natural area that has divided into eight exotic cave rooms and offers visitors spectacular formations of stalactites and stalagmites with light effects that can be covered through its 492 mts. commuting with walkers that provide access. Are of great interest its vaults and lagoon. Tel. 045 (932) 100 20 01.

Río Puyacatengo
It is one of the 3 largest rivers in the municipality of Teapa. The surrounding area offers a pleasant landscape formed by the lush vegetation of forest, besides the wonderful view up the river framed by the towering mountains that border it. Along its banks there are several resorts where you can taste typical local dishes and enjoy the adventure in its abundant waters.

Hacienda “Los Azufres” Centro Naturista & Spa.
A few minutes Teapa on the road leading to Pichucalco, Chiapas, is this attractive natural spa. Ecology, health and nature come together in this beautiful place that has natural pools of sulphurous thermal waters with healing properties, framed with green tinged with nature is also a restaurant, naturist & Spa center, comfortable rooms with air conditioning which makes your stay even more enjoyable. Open from Monday to Sunday. Phone: (993) 3151048, 3151176 y (932) 3275806

Tacotalpa
This town was the capital of the state from 1666 to 1975, as a result of this constant pirate attacks suffered by the Tabasco state capital at that time called San Juan Bautista de la Villa Hermosa. This beautiful town is also large hills among which the Madrigal, Bell, Monte Quemado, among others.

Tourist Attractions:
Villa Tapijulapa, Villaluz Ecological Reserve, Casa-Museo Tomás Garrido, Ecotourism Center Kolem-Jaa', Blind Sardines Cave, Amatan and Oxolotan Rivers, Oxolotán Ex Convent and Museum of the Sierra, Living traditions: "Rite of sardine fishing", Ecotourism Center Kolem 'Cheñ, Garden of God, Cuesta Chica and Arroyo Chispa Caves, Wicker Craft Workshops

Parque Estatal de la Sierra
It is a Natural Protected Area in the municipalities of Teapa and Tacotalpa, there are mountains with 1,000 meters high, rivers, unexplored caves, waterfalls and springs. The predominant vegetation consists of forests, where species like parrots, curassow, monkeys and ocelots, among others. The park is an excellent place for exploring caves, climbing, hiking in the woods, observing nature and rafting. Besides the cliffs are ideal for abseiling.


Tapijulapa
A 90 kms de Villahermosa is located one of the most picturesque villages of the state whose narrow cobbled streets invite you to admire the traditional white houses with red tiles. Located on the banks of two rivers in beautiful shades: Oxolotan and Amethyst. In this legendary town's artisans make wooden crafts and wicker. Has a century temple honoring Saint James, the attraction of this temple is that it is built on top of a hill, where you can admire the beautiful scenery of lush vegetation and mountain valleys.

Villaluz and Tomás Garrido Canabal House-Museum.
Just 3 kms. of Tapijulapa, this place is mystical, magical Zoques with beautiful waterfalls, spa sulphurous waters, caves and lush vegetation, Villa Luz has camping areas and there are trails through the forest for ecotourism trips. You can also take a stroll along the River Oxolotan. Local boatmen will lead you along the river to the confluence with the Amato. Similarly museum is the house of former Governor Tomas Garrido showing archaeological Zoques, handicrafts and consultation room. Free admission. Open Monday to Sunday From 8:00 a 17:00 hrs.

Blind Sardines Cave
Within the Protected Natural Area State Park in the Sierra, in the Villa Luz, Tacotalpa, is this particular cave is of great interest to geologists and biologists for having one of the most unique micro-ecosystems on the planet, comprising by several species living in total darkness from which protrudes a kind of sardine. In this place takes place during Holy Week, one of the most important cultural manifestations of the entity, the traditional pre-Hispanic dance: “Pesca de la Sardina ciega”.

Cuesta Chica Caves
Located six km. From Tapijulapa, these caves are suitable for caving. They are lit and you have to carry equipment and a trained guide.

Kolem Jaa’
Ecotourism Center, in Chol language means "the greatness of the water." This marvel of nature has a wonderful set of waterfalls, a botanical garden, trails and food service and lodging in comfortable cabins. Practiced ecotourism and adventure activities like: canopy, mountain biking, caving, declining river, rappelling, photo safaris, camping, canopy, etc. Informes: 01 (993) 3143192, 314.3194 y 314.5924 www.kolemjaa.com

El Jardín de Dios
Natural area where you can enjoy the splendor of a botanical garden, offers guided tours to learn about different species of medicinal plants some endangered and a deer farm and nursery, all the environment is an environment of peace, learning and health. Open: Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 19:00 Hrs.

Oxolotan and Amatan Rivers
Majestic rivers that descend from the mountains worthy, enjoyed as spas and ideal for extreme activities (during the rainy season) where you can practice of rafting on rafts. Or if you prefer to just take a boat trip to observe the beautiful landscapes, various local service providers at Tapijulapa Pier.

Oxolotán Ex Convent and De la Sierra Museum
In Oxolotan population is the only colonial testimony of the entity founded by Franciscans in 1633, some years later, the convent was taken over by the Dominicans from which catered to the doctrines of peoples cercanos.Tiene interesting architectural details, a side of the temple is the Museum of Oxolotan which consists of four rooms with colonial artwork, oil paintings and wooden sculptures, pieces belonging to the order founded. Open: Monday to Sunday. From 10:00 a 17:00 hrs.



This town is located half an hour from the capital, Villahermosa, by their geographical location and physical environment we place on this exciting path. It has many shortcomings among which, straw, waste, manatinero, among others. It is washed by the rivers Macuspana Tulijá, Puxcatán, Tepetitan and Chilapa. Has various elevations such as El tortuguero, El Encajonado and el Campanero, likewise, the hills Paloma, Limón and Manatinero.

Tourist Attractions. Agua Blanca Park, Ixta-Ja’ Caves, Fishing Tournaments.

Agua Blanca Park
It is located in the ejido las Palomas, 7 km in a deviation from the Villahermosa road Macuspana. It is a Natural Protected Area with 2.025 hectares of rainforest, flora and fauna. There are beautiful waterfalls that flow with great force from a cave, sliding down the rocks, forming natural pools that invite a refreshing bath, ideal to live with the exuberant nature. On the way up will reach the Caves of Ixtapa-Ja' (Agua Blanca), with caves (level 1-3) in impressive dimension, within which there are trails with light, ideal for caving, abseiling and guided tours of the jungle. Open: Monday to Sunday. From 8:00 a 17:00 hrs.


Jalapa

Located 40 minutes from the capital Villahermosa. This town stands out among other things, the production of traditional cakes. It has a beautiful boardwalk to whose right bank of the river lies the Sierra. Serves recreational park, where the morning and evening walkers come together and exercising athletes also enjoy the fresh river breeze and admire the beauty that surrounds it.

Tourist Attractions:
Finca “La Luz”, Archaeological Sites, candies and desserts, artcrafts and Local Cuisine

Tintales Tunnel
It is a tunnel of lush red trees planted on both sides of the road that branches intertwine to shape this beautiful and fresh tunnel over a length of 800 meters, is located in the nine mile road Jalapa-Villahermosa.

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