Tabasco originated when the nahuas were calling this Mayan territory “Onohualco”, when was governed by Taabz Cobb and the powers were residing in its capital Comalcalco. The word Tabasco is derived from the voice Tla-uash-co, that in Mexican language means “Place that has owner”, though some translate it as “waterlogged Earth”.
Surrounding States:
N – Gulf of Mexico and Campeche
E – Campeche and Guatemala
S – Guatemala, Chiapas and Veracruz
W – Veracruz and Gulf of Mexico
Created: February 7, 1824 
State Capital:
Villahermosa 1824 – present
Highest Point : 2953 feet ( 1200 metres ) – Sierra Madrigal
Lowest Point: Sea level - Gulf of Mexico
Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno) – Villahermosa
Location: Plaza de Armas / Avenida Vasquez
Built: 1870′s
Style: Spanish Colonial Revival
Architect: Unknown
Contractor: Unknown
Description: The building faces south and is a two story white coloured structure. The building is located on the north side of the Plaza de Armas in Colonia Centro in the centre of Villahermosa. The building has a staircase made from local hardwoods. The ironwork of the stair and grilles, the bronze locks, polished glass and furniture were imported from France.
Legislative Palace (Palacio Legislativo) - Villahermosa
Location: Calle Independencia #305 / Plaza de Armas
Built: Unknown
Style: Modern
Architect: Unknown
Contractor: Unknown
Description: The building faces east and is a two story glass and concrete structure. The building is located on the west side of the Plaza de Armas in Colonia Centro in the centre of Villahermosa to the south of the Government Palace. On the north side is the Justice Palace. There is an entrance lobby with law library on the north side. The Legislative Chamber is located on the west side. The building houses the State Congress (Honorable Congreso del Estado de Tabasco).
Justice Palace (Palacio de Justicia) - Villahermosa
Location: SW – Calle Independencia / Avenida Bravo Nicolas
Built: Unknown
Style: Modern
Architect: Unknown
Contractor: Unknown
Description: The building faces east and is a five story yellow colored glass and concrete structure. The building is located in Colonia Centro in the centre of Villahermosa on the west side of the Plaza de Armas to the south of the Government Palace. The building houses the Tribunal Superior de Justicia.
Government Palace - Villahermosa
Legislative Palace - Villahermosa
Justice Palace - Villahermosa
Photos taken 2006