Turquoise waterfalls and pools cascading over tan rock formations in Palenque, Mexico

Passage to Palenque

Bite-sized trip

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  • ABTOT
  • ATOL
    • Itinerary:
      Palenque
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights
    • Price:
      From £179 per person (excluding flights)

    Visit the ancient temples of Palenque – surrounded by dense jungle and widely considered to be one of the best Mayan sites in Mexico. You’ll spend a couple of nights in the nearby town, and set off to explore the ruins as well as having a dip in the idyllic Roberto Barrios waterfalls.

    Large ancient Mayan stone pyramid with a temple on top in Palenque, Mexico, framed by green trees and a nearby thatched-roof structure

    Ancient Mayan temple pyramid in Palenque, Mexico, surrounded by dense jungle and a grassy lawn

    Day 1 - Arrival in Palenque town

    You’ll arrive in Palenque town and make your way to your hotel – a comfortable place with a little restaurant and a pool where you can escape the jungle heat. The town itself is fairly modern and not all that exciting, but you’re within walking distance of the shops, restaurants and bars, and you’re not really here to see the town anyway…

    Day 2 - Explore the Palenque ruins and cool off in a waterfall

    The next morning you’ll be picked up by minibus, and will head to the site with some other travellers. Palenque is home to some of the finest Mayan temples in Mexico, with carvings and sculptures which paint a vivid picture of how the people here once lived, all surrounded by thick jungle. Afterwards, the bus will take you to the beautiful Roberto Barrios waterfalls, where you can cool off before heading back to your hotel.

    Ancient Mayan ruins with a stone tower in Palenque, Mexico, surrounded by lush jungle
    Ancient Mayan temple on a tiered stone pyramid in Palenque, Mexico, surrounded by lush jungle with people on the steps

    Day 3 - Continue your journey

    We’ll have booked your onward transport to wherever you’re heading next, so this morning it’s time to wave goodbye to Palenque and continue your Mexican adventure.

    Accommodation

    Hotel room in Palenque, Mexico, with two beds, green accents, a ceiling fan, and warm yellow walls
    Hotel pool in Palenque, Mexico, surrounded by tropical trees, sun loungers, and thatched-roof buildings
    Hotel building in Palenque, Mexico, with tropical plants, colourful Mayan decoration, and palm trees along the entrance

    For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options

    Tropisch resort in Palenque, Mexico, met een groot zwembad, palmbomen en een hotelgebouw onder een heldere blauwe lucht
    Aerial view of a tropical resort in Palenque, Mexico, with multiple blue-green pools, stone pathways, and lush palm trees
    Sunny outdoor restaurant in Palenque, Mexico, with orange roofs and blue and orange umbrellas above the dining tables
    Hotel room in Palenque, Mexico, with two beds, colourful striped bedding, matching curtains, and a window overlooking lush greenery
    White bungalow with a stone façade in Palenque, Mexico, surrounded by lush green foliage, a stone pathway, and a signpost with a pink roof
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    Passage to Palenque - In Style accommodation - Special Stay

    • Price:
      From £245 per person (excluding flights)
    • Included:
      In Style accommodation, Excursions, Transport and meals as described above

    If you're looking for a unique experience during your stay in Palenque, consider our In Style option. Our In Style option is a little more special and unique, but still full of local character! You'll sleep, in true style, in a jungle bungalow, just 5 minutes away from the archaeological zone of Palenque. You find yourself in the heart of the jungle, waking up to a symphony of animal sounds, including the roar of the howler monkeys that call this place home. If you're interested in upgrading to our In Style accommodation for this bite-sized trip, you can select this option below.

    Passage to Palenque

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