What to do in Palenque

Activities, attractions and tours
Cascadas de Agua Azul featuring a waterfall as well as a couple
Cascadas de Agua Azul showing a river or creek and landscape views
Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque which includes heritage elements and interior views
Cascadas de Agua Azul which includes a river or creek
Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque which includes heritage architecture and a garden as well as a small group of people

Palenque Attractions

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  • Book your favourite adventures on Expedia Canada for a great price, and you'll still have money for a top hotel or fine dinner while you're in town. The activities in Palenque are not only among the best, but they won't bust your budget. We have 48 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just CA $18 .
  • Palenque is popular among adventurers similar to you. In fact, many travellers have been visiting Palenque to check out local hot spots and explore the best things to do, and a good percentage of these visitors can't wait to return. The top things to do can catch the enthusiasm of even seasoned globetrotters, and one look at our list explains why. Our activities includes an impressive variety of culturally themed excursions and excitement. With Private Standard Car: Villahermosa International Airport (VSA) that makes getting to where you need to go a cinch, there is a huge selection of possibilities at your fingertips when you consider all the things you can do here at Expedia Canada.

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Top places to visit

1. Cascadas de Agua Azul

The Cascadas de Agua Azul (Blue Waterfalls) are a beautiful and very popular tourist attraction in Chiapas, Mexico. See several picturesque falls, some of them about 20 feet (6 meters) high. Dive into the transparent fresh water and take memorable photos of the natural beauty that surrounds you.
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Cascadas de Agua Azul featuring a river or creek and a waterfall

2. Palenque Archaeological Zone

The Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque is one of Mexico’s treasures. This area in the city of Palenque has an impressive archaeological site and a national park with opulent tropical vegetation. Enjoy some of the finest and most interesting Maya architecture and hike among lush trees and waterfalls.
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Pre-Hispanic City and National Park of Palenque showing heritage elements

3. Misol-Ha Waterfalls

The beautiful Misol-Ha Waterfalls (Cascadas de Misol-Ha) is an impressive single cascade about 115 feet (35 meters) high. Enjoy the sight of water falling dramatically off a cliff into a wide pool far below and swim surrounded by tropical jungle.
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Misol-Ha Waterfalls featuring a lake or waterhole and a waterfall

4. Cascadas de Roberto Barrios

The Cascada de Roberto Barrios is a lovely waterfall visited by both tourists and locals. Some people prefer it to other falls in the area due to its less crowded conditions and fewer souvenir vendors. Make a dive, sightsee and spend the day surrounded by nature and the powerful sound of water falling into a blue natural pool.
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Cascada de Roberto Barrios featuring a cascade and a river or creek as well as an individual female

5. Aluxes Eco Park

The Aluxes Eco Park (Ecoparque Aluxes) is a non-profit organization that rescues and breeds species that are in real danger of extinction. A local group saw the dramatic effects that deforestation and illegal animal trafficking were having on the environment, so they decided to act. They created this beautiful place to help those that could no longer survive for themselves. Visit a park with lush green vegetation, learn about the important work they do for Palenque and have close encounters with beautiful plants and animals of the area.
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Aluxes Eco Park featuring zoo animals

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