Native Trails MyTrails 2026 290 Tabasco 15 City tour Tapijulapa and boat trip to Villa Luz Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Medium Enjoy the extensive trip to the Pueblo Mágico Tapijulapa. The artistic town, with its white houses, red bordering and kiln-fired roof tiles, is located at the confluence of the rivers Río Oxolotán and Río Amatán – the dichromatism of the two rivers is simply fascinating. Travelling upstream on a boat, you will reach the Reserva Villa Luz, and learn more about the sulfur springs and waterfalls whilst on a walk. Back in Tapijulapa, you will visit the workshops of the local basket weavers, who produce fascinating furniture and decorative pieces with a great deal of artistic skill. 16 Cañón del Usumacinta boat tour Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Medium From Boca del Cerro, directly at the distinctive bridge of the same name near Tenosique, the boat tour begins through one of the most impressive river landscapes in southern Mexico. The Usumacinta, at around 1,000 kilometers the longest river in the country, winds here through a tropical canyon with steep limestone cliffs and dense rainforest. The journey leads to the Rápidos de San José, where strong rapids make further navigation impossible. Further upstream, the Usumacinta later becomes an international border river between Mexico and Guatemala and already served as an important trade route during Maya times. 17 Former Franciscan monastery Oxolotán Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy Visit of the former Franciscan monastery in Oxolotán. The only heritage from colonial times in the state of Tabasco was built by Franciscans in 1550 and passed to the Dominicans in 1663. Religion was of decisive importance for the Spaniards in the New World, and monasteries played a significant role in the development of new communities and trade posts. Besides the interesting architectonic details that you will see on the ruins of the monastery, the little museum will fascinate you with exhibits comprising wooden sculptures, oil paintings and other finds from the 17th and 18th centuries. 1 Restaurant Salón Caimito Duration: 01:30 h · Price: $ At Salón Caimito, guests experience the distinctive style of renowned chef Lupita Vidal, who combines regional ingredients with modern cooking techniques. The dining space has a clearly contemporary and individual character, highlighted by numerous oil paintings of dogs reflecting the chef’s personal touch. The menu ranges from sourdough pizzas baked in a stone oven to inventive dishes such as roasted cauliflower and the “false tuna sashimi,” prepared from marinated watermelon and known for its surprising texture. 18 Visit to the archaeological area of San Claudio Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Medium The archaeological zone of San Claudio, which was discovered only in 1986, is located in an area where the plains meet the Guatemalan Petén Mountains and includes more than 90 structures in several groups. Besides bases of pyramids and platforms for buildings, you will also find a court for the ball game, which was popular among the Mayas and in all of Mexico, as well as a building whose orientation makes researchers believe that it once was an observatory. Excavations further revealed graves under some of the buildings. 19 Border crossing from Mexico to Guatemala Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy Crossing the border between Guatemala and Mexico. Please note that the border is not open 24 hours.
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