Tenosique, Municipal administrative division in Tabasco, Mexico.
Tenosique is a municipality in southeastern Mexico defined by the Usumacinta River, which runs along its border and shapes the landscape. The territory includes a main town and numerous small communities scattered throughout the region.
The location has deep roots in the Maya period, with its name derived from Maya language meaning House of Weavers. Over centuries, the region developed and eventually integrated into Mexico's present-day administrative system.
The municipality remains a place where traditional crafts and regional customs shape how people live their daily lives. You can observe longstanding practices and local knowledge passed down through generations, especially in smaller villages within the area.
The area is accessible by a railway station that forms part of the modern Tren Maya route and offers important connections. Visitors should know that the local time is UTC-6 and infrastructure can be limited in smaller villages.
An important protected natural area shields the plant and animal life along the Usumacinta River from harm. This conservation zone preserves habitats for many native species and makes the region a critical ecological area for the wider area.
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