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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Chiapas, Mexico · North America
Punta Arena is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Loma Bonita, 29km from Palenque.
Punta Arena is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 1,365, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Punta Arena 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 Punta Arena 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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Punta Arena is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.7460 latitude, -92.0587 longitude.
Punta Arena has a population of approximately 1,365 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
waterfall
A spectacular 35-meter jungle waterfall plunging into a wide pool, with a hidden cave path behind the curtain of water.
43 km · about 50 min drive
waterfall
A series of brilliant turquoise waterfalls cascading over limestone terraces in the Chiapas jungle.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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