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Ancient Maya City-State
About Palenque
Palenque was a Maya city-state that flourished until the 8th century before being reclaimed by jungle vegetation. The site has since been excavated and restored, revealing ruins dating from roughly 226 BC to 799 AD. It sits near the Usumacinta River in Chiapas at an elevation of 150 meters above sea level.
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Don Mucho's
Don Mucho's is a restaurant located on Carretera Ruinas. It serves Mexican cuisine as well as Italian food and pizza.
View details →Best Hotels in Palenque
46 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Hotel Tulijá Palenque
Hotel Tulijá Palenque is located in the Pakal-Ná neighborhood.
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Hotel Cañada Internacional
Hotel Cañada Internacional is located in the Pakal‑Ná neighborhood.
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Nututun Palenque
Nututun Palenque is a hotel located in the Pakal-Ná neighborhood.
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Jtatic Samuel Ruíz García
Jtatic Samuel Ruíz García is a hotel located in the Pakal-Ná neighborhood.
Best Restaurants in Palenque
47 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Don Mucho's
Don Mucho's is a restaurant located on Carretera Ruinas. It serves Mexican cuisine as well as Italian food and pizza.
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Antojitos El puntalito
Antojitos El puntalito is a local Mexican sandwich restaurant located on Tercera Av. Norte Poniente.
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Restaurante Baljum
Restaurante Baljum is a Mexican restaurant located 2.8km Carretera Ruinas.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Palenque
16 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Latte cafeteria
Latte cafeteria is a café located in the Pakal-Ná neighborhood that serves coffee.
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Café Literario "Papachema"
Café Literario "Papachema" is a café located in the Pakal-Ná neighborhood.
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Café Campo
Café Campo serves breakfast, burgers, coffee, Mexican dishes, and tea in the Pakal-Ná neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Palenque
4 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
Best Things to Do in Palenque
4 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Aluxes Ecopark
Aluxes Ecopark is an attraction located in the Pakal-Ná neighborhood.
Best Shops in Palenque
7 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Palenque
1 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
Nearby cities to explore
More guides within driving distance of Palenque.
- Tila, CHP 1 places
- Yajalón, CHP 1 places
- Balancán, TAB 24 places
- Tenosique, TAB 22 places
- Jonuta, TAB 3 places
- Ocosingo, CHP 23 places
- Macuspana, TAB 6 places
- Altamirano, CHP 3 places