Centla, Municipality in Tabasco, Mexico
Centla is a municipality in southern Tabasco where wetlands and forests dominate the landscape. The territory lies at the convergence of the Grijalva and Usumacinta rivers before they reach the Gulf of Mexico.
Before the arrival of Spanish colonists, the area served as a trading hub for indigenous groups. European contact transformed it into a key point for river transport and commerce.
The relationship with water and nature shapes daily life here, visible in how people move through the landscape and organize their activities. Rivers are central to local traditions and the way communities connect to their surroundings.
The area connects to nearby towns through highways and regular bus routes, while water taxis navigate the river system. Travel is easiest during the dry season when roads and waterways are more accessible.
The two rivers create an intricate network of channels and natural waterways that have been used for fishing for centuries. This system supports both large-scale commercial operations and small-scale family fishing today.
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