Swimming
Play in the Queen's Bath, a shallow pool amid the Maya ruins
Hiking
Hike among the less traveled parts of the extensive archaeological site
Walking
Lots of great walking at the ruins, but hot hot hot
Good Food
Not
Art
Fascinating murals and hieroglyphics at Palenque ruins
Reading
Not a bad place to read a book in the shade
Museums
Excellent Maya museum at Palenque ruins
Ruins
The Maya ruins of Palenque are magnificent, with a "lost in the jungle" feel
Sightseeing
Day trips to Agua Azul, a series of batheable pools, and Misol-Ha's waterfall
Tennis
Awfully hot, but few hotels have courts
Handicrafts
Reproduction Maya artifacts; souvenirs
Shopping
Museum shop at Palenque ruins, which has a good bookstore too
Jungle
Very jungly; the ruins right in the jungle
Rivers
refreshing bathing at beautiful Misol Ha and Agua Azul
Country
This small town is right in the country
Humid
Yes! It is humid, hot and buggy.
Single
Meet fellow travelers at Panchon and other inexpensive lodgings
EnglishSpeaking
Locals speak English, this is a travelers' mecca
International Airport
closest international airport in Villahermosa, about 2 hours away
Remote
Definitely
Mid-Range Hotels
Many are in La Canada neighborhood
Budget Hotels
Budget digs in town; Mayabell and Panchan recommended en route to the ruins
Camping/RV
Many opportunities on the road to the ruins
