Parque Tomás Garrido Canabal & Laguna de las Ilusiones
Parque Tomás Garrido Canabal
A lakeside park next to Parque-Museo La Venta, with an observation tower overlooking Laguna de las Ilusiones, where crocodiles and manatees are occasionally seen.
Tomás Garrido Canabal Park lies on the south shore of Laguna de las Ilusiones, the Lagoon of Illusions, in the north of the city. It is connected to Parque-Museo La Venta. Inside are palm-lined paths, fountains and a children's play area. The observation tower, known as the Mirador de las Águilas, is at the highest point and gives views over the whole lake and the city. The lagoon is a natural lagoon in the city centre, home to crocodiles, iguanas and waterbirds, and manatees are occasionally seen. Entry is free. In the evenings, locals walk and jog here, so it is a good place to rest after visiting La Venta.
Opening hours
About 06:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Parque-Museo La Venta
- Catedral del Señor de Tabasco
- Museo Regional de Antropología Carlos Pellicer Cámara
- Yumká
- Comalcalco
- Hacienda Cacaotera La Luz
- Grutas de Coconá
- Pantanos de Centla Biosphere Reserve