Archaeological zone of Palenque.

Archaeological zone of Palenque.

 

It is a Mayan archaeological site in that is located now the town of Palenque, located in the Mexican state of Chiapas, near the Usumacinta River. It is one of the most impressive sites of this culture.

Flora and fauna.

You can appreciate the flora and fauna in an extension of more 1700 ha. That represent of the Palenque national park, where habit different types of birds and mammals like the howlers monkeys.

Services and fees.

In addition to the museum, it has a service unit with sale of publications 

and reproductions, cafes, handicrafts.

Hours: Monday to Sunday from 08:00 to 17:00.

Collection Access: 65 pesos include services available in the area:There are 

museum, Services Unit shops INAH and Brand Chiapas, library, auditorium, 

children's workshops, guided visits to schools,  health groups in Services Unit, 

at the box office and into thesite visits. Students, teachers the national education 

system, as well as retirees, pensioners with valid ID is free.

Contact.

Hours: Monday to Sunday from 08:00 to 17:00.

Ø  Phones. 01-91-634-8-34-06 / 01-91-634-8-98-23 / 01-916-348-34-06

Ø  Centro INAH Chiapas 01 (961) 6 12 83 60 and 6 12 28 24

Ø  website or social networks: Facebook Centro INAH Chiapas

Location.

Km. 6.5 paved road Palenque -Zone Archaeological, Municipality of Palenque,

 Chiapas, CP 29960.

How to get there?

In the northern part of the state, located in the jungle region is the city of Palenque,which can be reached using the highways 190 and 199 at a distance of about 6 hours, starting from Tuxtla Gutierrez, the state capital. It´s 7 km east of the archaeological zone and of the national park, it’s located the Palenque city. From Villahermosa, Tabasco, Federal Highway 186, Escarcega Campeche is taken.  At kilometer 114 the deviation leading to the town of Palenque, where 38 km are traveled is taken, paved road. Visitors can reach the site by public transport, however, it must walk to the entrance of the site.

Recommendations.

Do not leave trails, respect not open to the public and information signs and restricted areas, and visit the site with comfortable shoes, preferably tennis.