Palenque Hotels

Palenque Attractions

• Temple of the Foliated Cross
• The Palace
• Palenque National Park

Palenque Activities

• Explore the ancient Mayan structures
• Check out the aqueduct and the stone bridge over the Otulum River
• Shop for Mayan crafts in San Cristobal de las Casas

Palenque Climate

Since Palenque has a tropical monsoon climate, you should be aware of the hurricane season, which run June through October. It is hot and humid year round, but December through March is the coolest time, with highs ranging from 21-23°C, and sees the least amount of rainfall. Peak temperatures exceed 27°C in April and May.

Getting There & Around

The closest airport is in Villahermosa, which is over two hours away driving from Palenque. However, more flights land at the Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport in San Cristobal de las Casas, which is five hours away. There are regular buses to Paleque from Mexico City, any major city in Chiapas and Flores in Guatemala.

Most visitors use the cheap combis, minibuses and shared taxis to get around Paleque. The area is fairly compact, so you can catch a ride every 10-15 minutes at various stops.