Palizada tends to be a stop-off on the way to Ciudad del Carmen, so there are only a few accommodation options. Since this is a small town, everyone will be able to confirm that one of the best places to taste the delicious, seafood-rich local cuisine is the Mercado Municipal (Municipal Market). Special mention should go to El Grillo Marino (The Sea Cricket), one of the most traditional restaurants in Palizada. Since it has a humid climate, don’t forget to pack your mosquito repellent and use it at your discretion, especially in the evening.

As the only Magical Village in Campeche, Palizada owes its name to the imagery of large wooden tree trunks floating on the surface of a river. In the 19th Century, these dyed wooden logs were exported to Europe, and perhaps it is because of this connection with the Old World that many homes in the village have facades in an unmistakably Victorian style. Whether you take a stroll along the seafront, watch flocks of herons arrive at nightfall or if you decide to take a boat trip out to Laguna Terminos, this river will leave you with lasting images.

Note down the dates of “Carnaval” and “Day of the Dead” as the best times to visit Palizada, Magical Village of Campeche. The cheer and mysticism of both festivals lend a unique splendor to the river that crosses through this town. No visitor should miss out on the experience of taking a walk along the river until it opens out into the Laguna de Terminos (Terminos Lagoon). Palizada is the land of mango manila, which means that a juicy, yellow feast is guaranteed. This is also your chance to taste the local garpike as well, a fish that is hard to find in any other region.