Estado de Chiapas Travel Forum

March 6th I came to Oaxaca and now am living in San Pablo Huitzo. I took the bus to San Cristobal where I found a house I’m going to move into. In June I intend to return to the US for a few weeks and then come back to San Cristobal. My question is: when I return to San Cristobal from Oakland, CA, do I have to do so via Oaxaca and the long bus ride over the mountains, it is possible to fly into San Cristobal, or (as someone has suggested) should I fly to Guatemala and bus from there?

I am planning to visit Flores next month early this year. During go there from Paleque by public transportation, also wish to visit BONAMPAK, or YAXCHILÁN hopefully. But the time is not enough by geneal tour so I dream another itineraries as follows. First day : Early moring (about 06:00) walking the ruins of palenque After lunch go to FRONTERA COROZAL by combi or colotivo sleep at any hotel in FRONTERA COROZAL Second day : Go to BONAMPAK (by public transportation) or YAXCHILÁN (by boat) After some tour return to FRONTERA COROZAL Cross the river by boat to Bethel, Guatemala, ride bus to Flores My question are 1) Is this possible ? 2) Are there Any accomodations at FRONTERA COROZAL . 3) Always some travellers take their accomodations at FRONTERA COROZAL . 4) How much dangerous around FRONTERA COROZAL at nightlife. I am glad to receive any recommendation from a person experienced. Thanks.

Here's my situation: I already have flight & hotel reservations plus a prepared itinerary to go around the Yucatan ruins within 5 days this May. We will be based at Merida. But going over some back issues of National Geographic, I noticed that the Palenque ruins were featured more often and this made me rethink my travel plans. Is Palenque really that different and interesting enough to be worth the extra cost, time and distance after one has seen the ruins of Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Ek Balam? Thanks for your comments.

Is it possible to rent a car and drive from Tikal to Palenque? Thanks.

i arrive in mexico city airport and would like to catch a bus to palenque. any help would be appreciated - where i catch the bus in relation to the airport, how long a trip it is, changing busses/connections, etc.

many thanks!

Hello! The kids are finally all gone and Im outta here. Im an anthropology student and cannot wait to see Palenque and all the glory of Chiapas. Any recommendations for the following would be appreciated:

hostels
closest/cheapest airports from SF
safety issues
BEST Chiapas travel guide
MUST SEE SPOTS

I dont think Im too worried about being alone as one always finds people around to hang out with, right? Cheap is the way Im gonna go so hostels will be the choice as I want to spend my money on the sites/tours. Anything you can offer would be so helpful....THANK YOU

Hi!

I'm looking into a trip to Palenque and am wondering the best airport to fly into for proximity?

I planning on traveling this December around Chiapas. I was wondering if anybody knows how the roads are after the floods in Tabasco and Chiapas? Thanks for any info

Hi all, I'm a photojournalist looking to capture real culture of people around the world. With Mexico so close to the USA, I thought I'd give that a try. From my research on the web, it seems that Chiapas is one of the places where I may find Mexicans in their natural habitat. If so, what Airport would you recommend I fly into from USA and also I prefer to drive for greater freedom.

Your thoughts and advice for finding the best culture for photography.

thanks,
Kabhatti

I am traveling with the whole family (two young kids) and I was wondering about some decent hotels to stay in. They have to be AC and it would help to have a pool and we dont need to be in the most expensive one. Does anybody have a recommendation? Thank a lot

Can anyone tell me when the busses depart fom Tapachula gong to Guatemala City. I found Ticabus online with a departue at 7AM, but what about Linea Dorada or any othe busline?

Thanks

I'm flying into Mexico City on the 1st of November. From there I will be working on a farm near Palenque for a month. Rather than bussing it straight to Palenque I'd like to stop at maybe 1 or 2 destinations enroute (as well as spend a few days in Mexico City). I'm in no rush so happy to overnight at these stops as I will be travelling onwards through Central America once I have finished working. Any suggestions on places that are worthwhile stopping?

A friend and I want to go to the Yucatan area for a week in December, to fly into Cancun, then to see particularly the Chiapas area.

1. is it a good idea to rent a truck/4x4 and drive it ourselves, or should we take buses/public transportation? We are concerned about not having much time, and having to wait on the schedules of public transportation. If we do rent a vehicle, are there indeed terrible penalties for accidents?

2. What are the safety issues we should be aware of when travelling through Mexico, and in particular the Chiapas region, as we are foreigners with very little Sapnish between us?

Thanks!

Will be taking our first road trip down the Baja Penninsula and
would like to purchase a good travel book as usual there are
many to choose from can anyone let me know which is the
most helpful, we will be driving more off the beaten path
than staying in Rv parks all the time.

We are planning a trip to Chiapas in mid-November. We are flying in to Tuxtla Gutierrez and then bussin to San Cristobel de las Casas, then Palenque, then Campeche and finally to Cancun from whence we shall fly back home. I understand that November is at the end of the rainy season in Chiapas and I have read about mudslides in the past that have made roads impassable from San Cristobel to Palenque. Is this the kind of hazzard we should expect in November or was it just a particularly bad year?

I'm going to be staying in Tulum and was planning on driving from Tulum to Calakmul, visit the ruins, and then drive from there to Palenque and then back to Tulum. How long does it take to make that drive and what cities should I spend the night in to save the most time. How many days should I plan for? Also is it safe to drive route 307 and route 186?

hi guys, does anyone know how to get to cancun from tapachula by bus, and the cost involved etc etc.

ian

Anybody taken a bus or combi from Frontera Corozal or nearby to go to Lagunas? How frequent? How long a trip?

Hello,

I'm planning to travel to Palenque and I wandering which hotel is nice and clean, nothing fancy; something between $40 and $80.

Thank you.

I expect to be in San Cristobal from aprox. October 20th to November 20th.
We are looking for a house , casita etc for two people.
Anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks

Hi,

I've booked flights for Mexico very last minute (from Scotland) and have less than a week to do research. Arriving at Mexico D.F. going to spend a few days then possibly hire a car, drive to Oaxaca down the non toll road to enjoy a contrast and see thigns a little off the beaten track.

After a few days in Oaxaca area am thinking of continuing to Palenque. Can't really find much info about the road - how long does it take driving in a relaxed way, and what exactly is the risk of robbery en-route which I seem to read about but am not convinced is too great a risk ?

Partner and I are very fluent in Spanish, and we are considering using bus in place of hire car but don't want long journeys via bus. Is it better to perhaps get bus to Oaxaca and fly to Palenque or what ? Any suggestions most welcome - I'm doing non stop reading and research at the moment to get the most out of our trip next week.

Thanks!

I'm planning to go to Palenque from Ciudad Cuauhtemoc and I need to know where the bus terminal is located.

Do they have buses from Ciudad Cuauhtemoc directly to Palenque or do I need to go San Cristobal first?

I've been checking around and I can't find any information about buses running from Ciudad Cuauhtemoc to Palenque.

Thanks a lot, Tomas.

is anyone familiar with spanish language schools in san cristobal?

Hi,
I'm flying into cancun (because its cheapest) but ideally I want to get away as quickly as possible from anything remotely touristy, particularly in guatemala. Whats the best way to get into guatemala from mexico without going via belize. Is it true you can go from Cancun to San Cristobal de la casas then on to guatemala?

cheers!!!

Is mid December a good time to visit palenque? Weather wise and finding accomodations in the near by hotels.

Do you think is better to stay in palenque town or rent one of those cabanas out side of palenque?

Is palenque crowder or quieter in mid December?

Please let me know; Thanks, Tomas.

Is mid December a good time to visit palenque? Weather wise and finding accomodations in the near by hotels.

Is it crowder than any other season or quieter?

Please let me know; Thanks, Tomas.

If there is any other suggestions about places that I should consider visiting, please let me know.

Anything close to Palenque or Villahermosa.

Thank you, Tomas.

Can I rely on public transportation to visit palenque and Villahermosa or do you think I need to rent a car?

I heard that rentin a car is a hassle in Mexico regardless of which part you are going to visit; so I'm not sure about renting a car. What do you suggest.

Thank you, Tomas.

Can I make the trip to Misol-ha and Agua Azul in the same day both?

Can I get there using public transportation (combi)?

Thank you, Tomas.

Hello,

I want to spend two weeks in chiapas and tabasco around December, I might try to go to Quintana Roo only if time permits me to do so.

If you have any suggestions I'll be more then happy to hear them, I'll be entering mexico from Guatemala (La Mesilla).

Thank you very much.

Tomas