Overview
Tenosique is a small riverside city of about 35,000 people in Tabasco, Mexico, best known as the birthplace of the traditional Pocho dance. It was also the home town of Pino Suárez, hero of the Mexican Revolution and former vice-president of Mexico.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History
Before you go
Connectivity
4G cell coverage is good in town but can be spotty east of town or towards the Guatemala border.
Culture
Tenosique is the birthplace of the traditional Pocho dance and hometown of revolutionary hero Pino Suárez.
Money
Prices in the article are quoted in Mexican pesos (M$). Some restaurants like Los Tulipanes are cash only.
Safety
The town is generally safe for travelers, though standard urban precautions apply.
Transport
The Tren Maya station handles limited passenger service; the nearest full-service station is El Triunfo. Moto-taxis are a fun, inexpensive way to get around town.
