CAMPING

Touring the ruins of Palenque and its surrounding areas allows you to appreciate the lush jungle vegetation of Chiapas, the blue rivers and the small lakes, all of which make this Mayan paradise the ideal spot to go camping and to experience close contact with nature.

Parque Nacional Cascadas de Agua Azul (Agua Azul Waterfalls) ? Located 50 km (31 mi) south of the town of Palenque, off Highway 199 in the direction of Ocosingo. Because of its abundant vegetation and its impressive waterfalls, which are formed from the water flow of the Tulija River, Agua Azul was declared a national park in 1980. Thanks to its dense vegetation and spacious green areas, this is a lovely place to go camping. Here you can enjoy nature in a family setting with a strong emphasis on ecological awareness. For your added comfort, the park has two restaurants.

Agua Clara ? Head 55 km (34 mi) west of the town of Palenque along Highway 199 and then take the turnoff at Km 27. This tourist zone covers 90 hectares (222 acres) and lies between the Tulija and Shumulja rivers. This jungle setting has decent camping grounds where you can enjoy nature to ifs fullest. It also has cabaña rentals, a restaurant, restrooms, dressing rooms and a parking lot.