Estado de Chiapas Travel Forum

Best way to get to Palenque from Merida
Posted: Tue August 4, 2009 08:56 PM UTC

Hi I am looking to take a trip to Palenque from Merida. Can anyone suggest the best route to get there and prox driving time? Also are these toll or free roads?
Thank you

Brigettes

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Travel to Motozintla
Posted: Sun July 26, 2009 08:30 PM UTC

How would I travel by bus from Mexico City to San Cristobal?
How long would the trip take?
What would be the cost?
How frequently does this bus run?

How would I travel by bus to Motozintla from San Cristobal?
How long would the trip take?
What would be the cost?
How frequently does this bus run?

Is there any other bus route from Mexico City to Motozintla?

maryweinstockgilbert

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travelling to San Cristobal from Cancun
Posted: Tue July 14, 2009 01:49 PM UTC

Hi, I will be going to San Cristobal de las Casas medium August, leaving from Europe. what would be the best travel route to take as a woman alone?
I was thinking of flying to Cancun (since Mexico city is not that great) and then taking a bus to San Cristobal. I can probably best try to book this busticket when I already arrive there. Does anyone have better suggestions, and does anyone know about the travel time by bus? And any good bus agencies ?

Thank you!

mowulms

7 replies

Bus Schedule
Posted: Mon February 16, 2009 06:26 PM UTC

In February "08," I caught an early bus from a PV/Zona Romantica street corner to Palenque. How can I get current info on schedule? TY

alphamail

2 replies

Bus from Palenque to Chichen Itza? Autobus desde Palenque a Chichen Itza?
Posted: Sun February 1, 2009 07:57 PM UTC

Hello,

Estoy tratando de ir desde Palenque a Chichen Itza por autobus nocturno. Estuve buscando en http://www.ticketbus.com.mx pero no veo ninguna manera directa de llegar. Hay un autobus desde Palenque a Merida, y despues tendria que tomarme otro de Merida a Chichen Itza, pero no es muy conveniente que digamos. ?Que me recomiendan? Mil gracias?

I'm trying to figure out if it's possible to get from Palenque to Chichen Itza by overnight bus. It doesn't look like http://www.ticketbus.com.mx has any way of getting there directly. It looks like I could take an overnight bus Palenque/Merida and then take a super-early bus Merida-Chichen Itza, but that's really inconvenient. There's an ADO leaving Palenque at 10pm getting to Merida at 6am, for example. Any better ideas?

Gracias / Thanks!

Carlos

carloarg02

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Rental Accommodation in Palenque
Posted: Tue January 13, 2009 07:36 PM UTC

Hola,

I am planning to spend a week or two in Palenque some time during the next 6 weeks. Would anyone know of a house for rent for two adults and two well-trained dogs?

Kind regards,
Natasha.

twoozamigos

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Chiapas trip, questions and looking for any feedback!
Posted: Tue January 13, 2009 04:51 AM UTC

Hello!
Traveling to Chiapas in May for (only!) 5 days. Here's our plan (so far):
Day 1: arrive Tuxtla Gutierrez, travel to San Cristobal de Las Casas
Day 2: Travel by bus to Palenque
Day 3: Palenque OR Bonampak
Day 4: Palenque OR Bonampak
Day 5: depart Villahermosa

Any suggestions for changes? We are arriving in Tuxtla G. and departing from Villahermosa.
How long should we plan to see Palenque ruins?
Should we visit Yaxchilan instead of Bonampak?
Suggestions for places to stay in San Cristobal and Palenque (looking for nice hostels)?
We will be traveling by bus, should we book tickets ahead of time or can we book them once we are there?
Have never been in that area of Mexico, lonely planet says the highways down there can be trouble, any truth?

Lots of questions! Thanks for any help!!
Lauren

Lauren5020

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San Christobal de las Casas to Palenque visiting the ruins
Posted: Sun January 4, 2009 03:30 PM UTC

Are there good tours to Palenque leaving from SCC visiting the waterfalls (Agua Azul, Misol-Ha) and the ruins (very) early in the morning (so I can use the tour also as transportation)?
Or a good tour leaving Palenque visiting the ruins (very) early and then via the waterfalls (Agua Azul, Misol-Ha) or other attractions back to SCC?
Anyway I want to be at the ruins as the entrance opens (read 8 AM), so if not by a tour I will do this by myself.
Good options to stay, El Panchan or Palenque?

Thanks answering,

Harry.

Harry05

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In and around San Christobal de las Casas week before Semana Santa
Posted: Sun January 4, 2009 02:49 PM UTC

In the week before Semana Santa (till about Palm Sunday) I will be in and around San Christobal de las Casas, including a sidetrip to Palenque and after that I will continue to Guatemala (Xela, Antigua). About this a few questions:
• Are there any special religious activities (processions) in this week in SCC or the villages around which are worthwhile visiting (the last I can stay is Palm Sunday)?
• Good tour companies visiting the villages around SCC and Cañón del Sumidero, already read good things about Na Bolom and Raul and Alegandro. Any recent experiences?
• Read somewhere the market in San Juan Chamula in this period is not on Sunday but on Friday. Is this corrrect?
• Any social projects/schools/orphanage for visiting/supporting?
• Other recommendations in this area?

Thanks answering,

Harry.

Harry05

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Tapachula

tapacula touring
Posted: Thu January 1, 2009 04:37 PM UTC

Does anyone know if there are people available to hire for a day touring in Tapachula for someone coming in on a cruise ship who is totally fluent in Spanish?

eileenf

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Ruinas de Yaxchilan

Possible to go to Yaxchilan from Palenque and then head to San Cristobal?
Posted: Sat November 8, 2008 09:16 PM UTC

Hello all!

I will have a short time in Chiapas and want to see Yaxchilan. I will be in Palenque on a Saturday and wonder if I could head to Yaxchilan on Saturday night, see the ruins on Sunday, and head to San Cristobal de las Casas from there on Sunday night.

Basically, need to figure out these:
How long does it take to Yaxchilan from Palenque?
How long does it take to see the ruins (including the river trips)
Is it possible to buy a tour to go there from Palenque, but then not return to Palenque but head to San Cristobal instead?

Many thanks for your insights!
Alla

Ruchei

4 replies

Fly from Oakland, CA, to San Cristobal?
Posted: Fri May 2, 2008 03:11 AM UTC

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?

zopilote

2 replies

Itineraries from Palenqut to Flores, Guatemala
Posted: Tue April 15, 2008 06:10 PM UTC

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.

wpjung

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Would it be practical?
Posted: Sun March 23, 2008 03:21 PM UTC

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.

stamporama

5 replies

driving from palenque to tikal
Posted: Sat March 22, 2008 07:55 AM UTC

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

lakeisha

1 reply

bussing it from mexico d.f. to palenque
Posted: Mon March 10, 2008 07:28 PM UTC

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!

davidotter

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Single Woman Travelling Alone to Palenque...
Posted: Wed February 27, 2008 06:56 PM UTC

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

TRuggiero

4 replies

Closest Airport to Palenque?
Posted: Mon December 24, 2007 06:40 PM UTC

Hi!

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

XtravelloverX

3 replies

Roads to Palenque and San Cristobal de las Casas
Posted: Mon November 19, 2007 10:13 PM UTC

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

sammyboy312

6 replies

Chiapas

Looking for native Mexican culture for Photography
Posted: Wed November 14, 2007 02:21 AM UTC

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

kabhatti

9 replies

Family hotels at Palenque
Posted: Tue November 13, 2007 08:29 AM UTC

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

sammyboy312

3 replies

Tapachula

Bus from Tapachula to Guatemala City
Posted: Mon November 5, 2007 12:53 AM UTC

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

solskinsglad

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Mexico City to Palenque
Posted: Mon September 10, 2007 02:18 AM UTC

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?

Groverdean

4 replies

Transportation and Safety
Posted: Wed September 5, 2007 01:12 AM UTC

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!

pierotgrenade

3 replies

Baja

Best Travel Book for Driving down the Baja
Posted: Fri August 17, 2007 02:56 PM UTC

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.

ASTAFFY

1 reply

Palenque in November
Posted: Thu July 26, 2007 10:29 PM UTC

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?

colleenbartley

1 reply

Tulum to Calakmul to Palenque Travel
Posted: Sat July 14, 2007 06:16 PM UTC

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?

wilocrek

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BUSES
Posted: Fri July 6, 2007 12:13 AM UTC

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

ian

albertriddell

1 reply

Lagunas de Montebello

bus transport from Frontera Corozal
Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 09:57 PM UTC

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

kochcazz

2 replies

Which hotel would you recommend in the town of Palenque?
Posted: Thu May 3, 2007 09:46 PM UTC

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.

rozul18

4 replies