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    Temple of the Inscriptions at the Palenque archaeological site, Chiapas

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    Boy shaving ice for raspados, Palenque, Chiapas

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    Dancers spreading their colorful skirts on the plaza, Palenque, Chiapas

    Photo by Pedro Pablo Reyes Cameras, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Palenque Pueblo Mágico letters with a Maya head sculpture, Chiapas

    Photo by Carlos Valenzuela, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Dancers in traditional Ch'ol dress on stage, Palenque, Chiapas

    Photo by Pedro Pablo Reyes Cameras, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

    Feria de Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Palenque

    The fair of the town's patron peaks with marimba music, traditional dances and processions.

    Next dates

    August 4, 2027

    The year after: August 4, 2028

    These are the traditional dates. Programs are announced a few weeks before, so check with the town before you book.

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    Where to stay in Palenque

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    Tours in Palenque

    Guided tours, tastings, and day trips in and around Palenque.

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    How to get to Palenque

    • From Villahermosa: about 1 h 57 min by car (145 km)
    • Nearest airport: Villahermosa (VSA), 1 h 47 min by car to Palenque
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    About Palenque

    The town of Palenque is the gateway to one of the most beautiful Maya cities, whose temples and palace rise out of the Chiapas jungle. Howler monkeys, waterfalls such as Misol-Ha and Agua Azul, and thick rainforest surround the ruins.

    The Palenque travel guide · How to get to Palenque

    More fiestas in Palenque

    1. Todos los Santos

      Palenque observes All Saints and the Day of the Dead.

    2. Fiesta of the Virgin of Guadalupe

      The town celebrates the Virgin of Guadalupe.

    3. Expo Internacional Mundo Maya

      An international expo on the Maya world, held in the last week of March.

    4. Fiesta de la Santa Cruz

      The feast of the Holy Cross.

    Other fiestas in August

    Every Pueblo Mágico fiesta in August →