Delphine Teisserenc

Palenque/Temp Vacations

4.3

3 reviews

Surrounded by jungle, Palenque is one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in Mexico, and stands as a testimonial to Mayan culture.

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Art & Culture
Place or Historical Monument
Unesco World Heritage

Palenque/Temp: How to get there?

4 hours from San Cristobal de las Casas by bus

Palenque/Temp: When to go?

All year round

Palenque/Temp: For how long?

One day

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Palenque/Temp: What to see in the surroundings?

What our travelers think about their stay

Eva Martin

Seasoned Traveller

One of the biggest Mayan cities in the country, nestling in an incredible setting between the jungle and the mountains of Chiapas.

My suggestion

If you don't mind rustic places then sleep at El Panchan. The cabins are right in the middle of the jungle and close to the site. No need for an alarm clock - you'll have the howler monkeys!

Mikaël Faujour

Seasoned Traveller

Unmissable Mayan archaeological ruins.

My suggestion

Try to go there in a period when the heat isn't yet suffocating, or very early in the morning.

Delphine Teisserenc

Seasoned Traveller

Surrounded by jungle, Palenque is one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in Mexico, and stands as a testimonial to Mayan culture.

My suggestion

Be the first to visit the site in the morning, when the spectacle it offers is all the more impressive and enjoyable.

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