Palenque, Mexico

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When is the best time to visit Chiapas, San Cristobal and Palenque?

The highland city has a pleasant temperate climate with temperatures in the low 20°C throughout the year. Maximum sunshine hours in Jan - Feb. Most rain falls Jun - Sep.  

Palenque is in the tropical lowlands, with temperatures in the low 30°C throughout the year. The heaviest rainfall occurs in May - Oct. 

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What language is spoken in Chiapas, San Cristobal and Palenque?

The main language spoken in Chiapas, San Cristobal and Palenque is Spanish.

What currency do I need in Chiapas, San Cristobal and Palenque?

The Mexican peso is the main currency used in Chiapas, San Cristobal and Palenque. Notes can be withdrawn from several ATMs in San Cristóbal using a UK credit or debit card You may have ask your bank to authorise withdrawals before you leave the UK, and amounts are lower than permitted in the UK. Banks, casas de cambio and travel agencies exchange dollars cash.

What is the time difference between Chiapas, San Cristobal, Palenque and the UK?

The time difference between Chiapas, San Cristobal, Palenque and the UK is GMT -6 hours.

How do I get to Chiapas, San Cristobal and Palenque?

Fly  to San Cristóbal  or Tuxtla Gutiérrez (1.5 hours by road from San Cristóbal) from Mexico City, 1 hour.

What key events are there in Chiapas, San Cristobal and Palenque?

Carnival: Feb/Mar. Especially festive at San Juan Chamula.
Day of the Dead, Nov 1st - 2nd, celebrated throughout the region. 
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe), 12 Dec. Not a public holiday, but it is Mexico's biggest religious festivals of the year and celebrated throughout Chiapas.

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