What to do in Palenque

Activities, attractions and tours

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

Palenque Attractions

You're keen to set course in a different direction. Constantly seeking an eye-opening excursion and innovative ways to get inspired, you're eager to discover an exciting city from top to bottom. Next stop: Palenque! It's not difficult to fill your days, because Expedia can hook you up with tons of things to do. Find and book your activities today, and all you'll have left to do is pack your luggage and get excited.

  • The things to do in Palenque are not only top-notch, but they won't cost an arm and a leg. We have 45 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at £11. Book your favourite tours and excursions on Expedia for significant savings, and you will still have money for a top hotel or fine dinner while you're travelling.
  • Palenque is popular among inquisitive minds similar to yourself. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to learn about local history and culture and explore the best things to do, and many are already thinking of return. The most loved activities can catch the curiosity of even seasoned globetrotters, and that includes savvy visitors like you. Our collection includes a wide array of culturally themed outings and opportunities for adventure. With Private Standard Car: Villahermosa International Airport (VSA) that makes driving around town a snap, there are plenty of possibilities to choose from when you consider all the options for fun available here at Expedia.

Our activities are the best way to organise your trip. You'll need a game plan to make the most of a trip to Palenque, particularly when you want to include plenty of local cuisine and entertainment. And it's clear that you're itching to explore every avenue遥ou're excited to get out and play. You look forward to covering the top activities around, and a quiet day exploring local neighbourhoods is always time well spent. Book professional regional tours on Expedia, and you don't need a map.


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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 which includes 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 featuring heritage elements

3. 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 river or creek and a waterfall as well as an individual female

4. 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

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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