Top Palenque Car Tours in 2026

Learn about Palenque Mayan ruins on this private tour just for you and your family. You won’t need to share your guide or transport with anyone else. Instead, go at your own pace while you learn about the Mesoamerican step pyramid, the hieroglyphics, and the Mayan culture from your personal guide.

Visit Yaxchilan and Bonampak on a shared full-day trip from Palenque, combining two Maya archaeological sites in one itinerary. Discover traces of ancient rulers, rituals and daily life as you explore these historic places in Chiapas. This approximately 13-hour excursion includes breakfast, air-conditioned transportation, admission to the Maya sites and traveler insurance. Pickup is available from the central Palenque hotels covered by this product. A practical choice for travelers staying in Palenque who want to visit both sites without arranging each transfer separately. Drinks and gratuities are not included.

Set out from Palenque for a day full of natural wonders and cultural exploring. Visit the UNESCO-listed Palenque archaeological site and spend a couple hours touring this ancient, jungle-clad city, learning about its role in Mayan civilization while perusing its temples and artifacts. Afterward, pay a visit to two local waterfalls: the towering 115-feet-high (35-meter) Misol-Ha, and Agua Azul, a series of turquoise-colored cascades and pools—prefect for a refreshing afternoon swim.

Discover some of Mexico’s most awe-inspiring locations during this private small-group tour. Hike on foot to the base of Agua Azul for close-up views of the tiered waterfalls. A guide will be on-hand to assist you during the descent. You’ll also visit the cascades of Misol-Ha, with an option to swim in a natural pool overlooking the Chiapas rainforest. Upgrade to include lunch or the ruins of Palenque.

History and nature-loving travelers will enjoy this fun, informative private day tour from Palenque or San Cristobal. You'll visit the amazing Mayan pyramids at Palenque, learning all about this ancient culture. Following this, visit some of the most beautiful waterfalls in this part of Mexico, the Misol Ha Falls and the Cascadas de Agua Azul. This is an easy way to visit the Cascadas de Agua Azul Natural Park.

Discover the Lacandon Jungle on a 2-day shared tour from Palenque that combines Mayan sites, an overnight stay in a cabin, and a guided jungle hike. On the first day you will travel to Frontera Corozal to take the boat to Yaxchilán and then visit Bonampak. When finished, you will have free time and will spend the night in a cabin in the Lacanjá community. On the second day you will explore the jungle on foot with a guide and visit the waterfalls of the Mactuniná River before returning to Palenque. The experience includes air-conditioned transportation, one night of accommodation, two breakfasts, one dinner, and one lunch. An option for those who want to combine archaeology and nature with more time to get to know the region. The hike requires moderate physical fitness.