Health

Do I need any especial vaccination?
It is very recommendable to get a shot against yellow fever; remember that the State of Tabasco and its capital Villahermosa are in a tropical zone with much vegetation, so you may be exposed to the bite of a mosquito carrying this disease.
Likewise, there are other illnesses such as dengue and malaria that can be avoided abiding by the following rules: use mosquito nets and fumigating spirals to scare mosquitoes away and apply repellent on the exposed parts of your body.
If you notice the mark of an insect's sting during your stay in Villahermosa, go immediately to a medical centre.

Is potable water reliable?
The best thing to do is to drink bottled or purified water, especially if you are in an area far from the urban centre or on the outskirts.
Large hotels usually have water-purifying systems; ask before drinking directly from the tap.

What precautions should I take regarding food?
Gastronomy in Tabasco is an adventure on its own right; its dishes are delicious, though quite often they cause discomfort in the health of foreigners; therefore, it is recommendable to walk slowly through the "streets" of flavour, meaning to be frugal until your organism gets used to the tastes of Villahermosa. On your tours across the streets of flavour of Villahermosa, take into account the following advises: avoid eating green or little-cooked vegetables, do not eat at places that do not present adequate hygienic conditions and at street stands.
If in spite of these precautions you were to suffer a stomach problem, do not get too scared for it is a rather common malady when travelling, and it usually has no further consequences.