Comalcalco

Comalcalco is a destination that blends the mystery of the pre-Hispanic past with the sweet aroma of living traditions. Famous for its Mayan archaeological site, it is the only city of this civilization built using fired clay bricks and oyster shells—an ancient engineering masterpiece born from the lack of natural stone in the region. But Comalcalco is not just about history; it is also the undisputed chocolate capital of Tabasco. Traveling through these lands means stepping into ancestral cocoa haciendas where you can learn the traditional chocolate-making process, surrounded by lush plantations and delicious regional gastronomy.

What awaits you?

• Unique global archaeology: An impressive Mayan site featuring temples and palaces built entirely from fired clay bricks.

• The Cocoa Route: Tours through beautiful colonial haciendas to discover the origin, harvest, and handcrafted transformation of chocolate.

• On-site Museum: A cultural space housing a valuable collection of archaeological artifacts and bricks carved with Mayan glyphs.

• Authentic Tabasco flavors: An exquisite culinary scene based on traditional recipes, local drinks like pozol, and internationally renowned gourmet chocolates.