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Tabasco, Mexico
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Teapa is a small city of less than 30,000 people (2020) in the southern Mexico state of Tabasco. People visit Teapa for its colonial architecture and heritage and for its natural attractions including scenic rocky rivers, rolling hills, natural baths, and underground caves. It is one of Mexico's designated Pueblos Mágicos.
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Historic church built by the Franciscans between 1715-1725.
Oldest church in town, built by the Dominicans in the 17th century. It was occupied by military forces during the War for Independence. The church features an unusual arch housing three bells of different sizes over the central doorway. Beautiful well-maintained colonial era temple.
Zocalo
Peaceful town square with a central bandstand next to the town letters---great selfie spot! Strolling vendors offer toys and snacks, particularly on Sunday. Squirrels are unafraid of humans and will boldly demand their share of your snacks.
Coconá Caves
Large cave system that's lightly visited and very natural. The guided tour goes through eight large galleries (salons), some featuring natural pools of water. The caves are home to an endangered species of blind sardine.
Outdoor recreation area with pools and streams for river bathing, swimming pools available for M$20 additional. Cabins for rent.
Traditional restaurant with an indoor dining room and a large outdoor patio facing the Zocalo. Regional Tabasquena cuisine specializing in empanadas. Buffet available at some meals.
Open-air sidewalk restaurant serving traditional Tabasquena regional cuisine. Full breakfast menu including hot cakes and brewed coffee (not Nescafe).
Homecooked regional Tabasqueña cuisine. Large portions at reasonable prices.
Clean, renovated hotel with small rooms and basic furnishings.
Barebones budget hotel with minimal amenities.
Comfortable mid-range hotel with clean rooms. Off-street parking available. On-site restaurant.
Comfortable mid-range hotel. Close to grocery and convenience stores.
Cozy, comfortable basic hotel with clean rooms that have air conditioners and several house cats on the property.
By bus
From Villahermosa, it is a 1-hour bus ride to Teapa. Autobuses TRT has one direct bus each day with fares costing M$50.
By car
From Villahermosa, drive south on federal highway MEX-195. The 55 km trip will take just under an hour.
By train
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