Major city · Mexico
Paraíso
Spend 1–2 days: see the central plaza, Church of San Marcos and one beach, then head back to Villahermosa or Tabasco coast.
Paraíso is a small Gulf‑coast town in Tabasco with a central plaza, a neoclassical church, several nearby beaches and a fishing‑oil economy. Its sights are close together, so a half‑day to a full day covers the highlights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dryer, milder heat)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy, high humidity)
- Airport
- VSA
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Mexico ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM) or your nearest Mexican consulate; keep proof of your entry (stamp or digital record) until you leave.
- Mexico ↗Security advice differs by state: some governments advise against travel to parts of several states. Check your own government's advice for each region on your route.
- Mexico ↗Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water and ice from reliable places.
- Mexico ↗Foreign visitors to Quintana Roo (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Bacalar, Holbox) pay the state VISITAX online at visitax.gob.mx only; lookalike sites add fees.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Paraíso911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Paraíso, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $).Mexico-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities.Mexico-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.Mexico-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.Mexico-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mexico-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for occasional flooding in heavy rain and stay aware of traffic near oil platform areas.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10 (≈ under US$1).Mexico-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / general emergencies · 911 fire and ambulance · 078 Tourist assistance
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums and many archaeological sites close on Mondays; banks close on public holidays.Mexico-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVSA Villahermosa International Airport (About 75 km (47 mi) north, ADO bus or car 1–1.5 h).VSA Villahermosa International Airport (About 47 mi (75 km) north, ADO bus or car 1–1.5 h).
- Getting aroundLocal colectivos run from Comalcalco to the town centre; taxis are cheap.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))MXN 120–150 (≈ US$7–9)
- Budget bedHostel or budget hotel, a night, per personMX$350 (≈ US$19)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel (e.g., Holiday Inn), a night, per roomMX$1,200 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel (e.g., Holiday Inn), a night, per roomMX$1,800 (≈ US$100)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$500 (≈ US$30) · Mid MX$800 (≈ US$45) · High MX$1,200 (≈ US$65)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VSA Villahermosa International Airport (About 75 km (47 mi) north, ADO bus or car 1–1.5 h)VSA Villahermosa International Airport (About 47 mi (75 km) north, ADO bus or car 1–1.5 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest May (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (17 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Paraíso: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local colectivos run from Comalcalco to the town centre; taxis are cheap. The four‑lane La Isla‑Dos Bocas highway links to Villahermosa (75 km north). Walkable central plaza.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Villahermosa
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
ADO bus, about 1 h 15 min, or car via La Isla‑Dos Bocas highway
State capital with museums and markets; good for a longer stop.
Comalcalco
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Colectivo from town centre, ~30 min
Largest archaeological site in Tabasco, worth a short visit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Holiday Inn Express
Tourist corridor, business‑class rooms, near highway
Hampton Inn & Suites
Hilton brand, on the tourist corridor
City Express
Budget option on the corridor
Báez Paraíso
Central location, basic amenities
Hotel Dos Ceibas Suites
Center, mid‑range
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MXN 500–800 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- MXN 800–1,200 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- High
- MXN 1,200 (≈ US$65)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel (e.g., Holiday Inn)1 × 1 night × MX$1,200 | MX$1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$800 | MX$1,600 |
| ADO bus Villahermosa ↔ Paraíso (round‑trip)2 × MX$250 · check | MX$500 |
| Colectivo local ride within town2 × MX$30 · check | MX$60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$336 |
| Trip total≈ MX$1,848 per person per day, bed included | MX$3,696≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Seafood plate at La Posta | MXN 75–90 (≈ US$5) |
| Ice cream in central park | MXN 20–30 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | MXN 120–150 (≈ US$7–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Oil platform views can be noisy; check wind conditions if you prefer quiet beaches.
- Summer months bring heavy rain and occasional flooding; plan indoor activities.
Emergency numbers
- Police / general emergencies
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / general emergencies911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
US consulate in Villahermosa (check address); other embassies in Mexico City.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- ADO bus Villahermosa → Paraíso: about MXN 250 (≈ US$14), 1 h 15 min (check)
- Colectivo Comalcalco → Paraíso: about MXN 30 (≈ US$2), 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Paraíso. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dryer, milder heat) · avoid May–Oct (rainy, high humidity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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