Palenque is home to one of the most beautiful Maya ruins, set in the jungle of Chiapas. Most visitors stay in the small town or in jungle lodges along the road to the ruins, where cheap cabins and mid-range hotels are easy to find.
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Palenque is a station on the Tren Maya railway, which links it with Mérida, Cancun and the rest of the Yucatán Peninsula.
The main town, with budget hotels, restaurants and buses to the ruins.
A leafy, quieter area on the edge of town with mid-range hotels.
Jungle cabins and eco-lodges close to the archaeological site.
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November–April is drier and more comfortable; the rainy season runs roughly June–October, and the jungle is hot and humid all year.
The road to the ruins has jungle lodges close to the site; the town has the cheapest hotels and most restaurants.
Arriving at opening time means cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, which makes a nearby hotel worthwhile.
Yes. Palenque is on the Tren Maya line, with connections toward Mérida and the Yucatán.