A hidden paradise called Malpasito

Malpasito is a small community in the municipality of Huimanguillo, Tabasco where land tenure is ejidal. It is located in the high mountains of Huimanguillo, in the region known as aguaselva.

Como llegar a Malpasito
Como llegar a Malpasito

 

Touristic attractions

La pava y la copa

From Malpasito you can appreciate the beauty of this place, with a breathtaking view of the mountains, where stands the hill “La pava” which at the tip has a strange rock formation that resembles the shape of a bird and The hill “La copa” which is an irregular formation which with a little imagination looks like a glass.

 

Archaeological area

Here is also the archaeological zone Malpasito Zoque culture, unique archeological area of this culture open to the public a small but very interesting site where you can observe a very well defined ball game, construction of its drainage, a temazcal just Side of the ball game, petrograbados and the main square with a staircase in very good condition. All the buildings in the archaeological zone have their plaque with descriptive information.

Waterfall of the site / zoque

Just after reaching the highest part of the archaeological zone you can take a well defined path and reach the waterfall “Del sitio”, a beautiful waterfall of approximately 35 meters in height which is ideal for rappel / canyoning For its ease of access and because it is ideal for beginners, you can also take a refreshing dip in the waterfall.

 

Rappel
Rappel

 

Agua selva Eco Park

Entering through Malpasito although most of the land is located in the agricultural colony Las Flores is the eco park Aguaselva, with an extension of approximately 35 hectares where you can carry out all kinds of activities linked to ecotourism: you can go hiking, bird watching, Observation of flora, classification of flora, camping, hiking in the jungle, walk in the stream among other experiences that you can live in this place, here you can also know the waterfall “bath of the queen” of approximately 4 meters of height where you can take A refreshing bath.

Waterfall La Pava

In the foothills of La Pava hill, for sure I do not know if it is located in Malpasito, Candelaria or Villa de Guadalupe but the entrance for us is in Malpasito, is located the waterfall “La Pava” of more than 50 meters of height and With incredible rock formations around it since you arrive at the place you are impacted by its beauty, also in the rocks that form the waterfall there are some inscriptions and formations that we do not know for sure if they are natural or created by man.

 

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Services

Lodging

It has the service of lodging in a cabin in the jungle next to the stream and the hostel “La Casona”, together they have capacity for approximately 20 people.

Feeding

Food can be obtained with the different families that live in the community as well as with the staff of the Agua Selva Eco Park, it is important to mention on arrival that they will want to consume food since there is no dining room or community restaurant as such.

Tours

Services of tourist guide with people of the community where you can appreciate all the attractions described in this article.

Store

There are at least 3 shops in the community where you can buy all types of food, the largest of them we use as a reference point for our visitors, the store “2 hermanas”.

 

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Cyber coffee

On the other side of the stream there is a cyber coffee with satellite internet belonging to Mr. Agustin who apart from having his own computers is a domestic internet provider in the houses of the community

Satelital phone

Although there is no cellular coverage there is a satellite telephone booth from which calls can be made to landline and cellular numbers, this is in Mr. Jorge’s house.

 

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