Parque-Museo La Venta Review

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Parque-Museo La Venta

  • Address: Blvd. Ruíz Cortines s/n, Villahermosa, Tabasco
  • Phone: 993/314-1652

Fodor's Review:

Giant stone heads and other carvings were salvaged from the oil fields at La Venta, on Tabasco's western edge near the state of Veracruz. They're on display in the 20-acre Parque-Museo La Venta, a lush park founded by Carlos Pellicer Cámara in 1958. The views of the misty Lago de las Ilusiones (Lake of Illusions) are stirring, which is probably why young lovers come here to smooch in quiet corners. The 6-foot-tall stone heads, which have bold features and wear what look like helmets, weigh up to 20 tons. The park also contains a zoo displaying animals from Tabasco and neighboring states. The jaguars—including one that is jet black—always elicit screams from children. Sadly, many of the animals housed here are in danger of extinction.

  • Cost: $4
  • Open: Daily 8-5; ticket window closes at 4. Zoo closed Mon.
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