HomeProtected Areas
Pantanos de Centla
Campeche and Tabasco
About Pantanos de Centla
Pantanos de Centla Biosphere Reserve. This reserve is located in the State of Tabasco; it protects wetlands an ecosystems characteristic of the floodplain of this region, where t...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
La ciudad de Frontera at 17 Km.
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Airport
Villahermosa International Airport 'Carlos Rovirosa Pérez' - Tabasco
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
From the city of Villahermosa, take highway 186 towards Ciudad del Carmen and at kilometer 80 (past the Grijalva River bridge) turn right on...
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Transportation facilities
From Villahermosa there is public transportation to the city of Frontera. From there take a collective cab to Pantanos de Centla, and in 25 ...
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Mobility within the protected area
At Casa del Agua the tours are on foot and the river tours are in boats that have all the safety measures and are authorized by the Ministry...
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
From the city of Villahermosa, take highway 186 towards Ciudad del Carmen and at kilometer 80 (past the Grijalva River bridge) turn right onto the Frontera Jonuta highway and in 12.5 kilometers you will find the Tres Brazos Central Station from where most of the tourist departures depart.
- Transportation facilities
From Villahermosa there is public transportation to the city of Frontera. From there take a collective cab to Pantanos de Centla, and in 25 meters get off in front of the Tres Brazos Central Station.
- Mobility within the protected area
At Casa del Agua the tours are on foot and the river tours are in boats that have all the safety measures and are authorized by the Ministry of the Navy and CONANP.
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Schedules
Every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Interpretation Center or Casa del Agua from Thursday to Sunday during the same hours.
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Entrance fee
$60.37 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Warm humid
With rains in autumn.
Protected Area map
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Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Bird watching
- Camping
Recommendations
- It is recommended to visit the Protected Area all year round. Tourist service providers for river tours can be contacted at the Central Stat...
- Light-colored light clothing, hat, insect repellent are recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Handicrafts, sustainable products and souvenirs stores
Information modules
Internet connection
Interpretive trails
Signage
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Camping areas
Refuges
Food service near the PA
Cheap restaurants
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
La ciudad de Frontera at 17 Km.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$60.37 MXN Entrance prices per person, per day, as collection of rights.
Senior citizens, pensioned and retired persons, disabled persons, and minors under 12 years of age will be exempt from the payment of fees, whose status will be accredited once they enter the Protected Area, if applicable, with the corresponding valid credential. A 50% discount will be applied to students and teachers with a valid credential, which must be presented upon entering the Protected Area.
More about Pantanos de Centla
Interesting facts
The Pantanos de Centla Biosphere Reserve, in Tabasco and Campeche, is known for its flooded grasslands, rainforests and mangroves, and is a ...
Attractions
The 'Casa del Agua' allows hiking, it is located in the central part where the Grijalva and Usumacinta rivers meet with a viewpoint to obser...
Representative species of PA
Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria), Mexican Crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii), Central American River Turtle (Dermatemys mawii), White-lipped Mud Turtl...
You can see more representative species of Pantanos de Centla on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria), Mexican Crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii), Central American River Turtle (Dermatemys mawii), White-lipped Mud Turtle (Kinosternon leucostomum), Bullet tree (Bucida buceras), Blackwood (Haematoxylon campechianum), Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Contributes to conservation
2. Ideal luggage
3. Take care of your Natural and Cultural Heritage
4. Manage your waste respon...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Contributes to conservation
2. Ideal luggage
3. Take care of your Natural and Cultural Heritage
4. Manage your waste responsibly
5. Be careful with fire
6. Know and respect local communities
7. Respect other visitors
8. Enjoy the facilities and public use areas responsibly.
9. Access roads
10. For your safety know the park rangers
