ancient ruins
Palenque
A stunning Maya city set in the jungle of Chiapas, renowned for its elegant architecture, detailed sculptural work, and the tomb of the ruler Pakal the Great.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Chiapas, Mexico · North America
Catazajá is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Punta Arena, 27km from Palenque.
Catazajá is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 2,973, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Catazajá sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Catazajá to your route.
Catazajá is a town and municipality in the southeastern Mexican state of Chiapas and is the northernmost municipality in the state. It covers an area of 621 km2.
As of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 17,140, up from 15,709 as of 2005. By 2020, its population had risen to 17,619.
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of Catazajá had a population of 2,973. Other than the town of Catazajá, the municipality had 249 localities, the largest of which (with 2010 populations in parentheses) were: Punta Arena (1,365) and Loma Bonita (1,071), classified as rural.
A cultural centre was opened in the municipal seat in 1993.
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Catazajá is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.7244 latitude, -92.0121 longitude.
Catazajá has a population of approximately 2,973 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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ancient ruins
A stunning Maya city set in the jungle of Chiapas, renowned for its elegant architecture, detailed sculptural work, and the tomb of the ruler Pakal the Great.
27 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
A spectacular 35-meter jungle waterfall plunging into a wide pool, with a hidden cave path behind the curtain of water.
40 km · about 45 min drive
waterfall
A series of brilliant turquoise waterfalls cascading over limestone terraces in the Chiapas jungle.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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