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Art & Handcrafts
In the city of Palenque , craftwork can be purchased either in the shops or directly from the indigenous people who set up their stalls in the streets and markets. These handicrafts, produced in various regions in the state, include textiles that are made up into a remarkable variety of dresses, tablecloths, mats and decorative objects. Zoque craftsmen are famous for their gold and amber ear-rings whereas the highlands are renowned for their leatherwork, wrought iron and cotton and woolen textiles, Amatenango del Valle for its pottery, Chiapa de Corzo for its wood carvings and masks, Simojovel for its amber jewelry, Berriozabal for its marimbas and hammocks, and Palenque for its reproductions of pre-Hispanic objects.
Museums
The archaeological zone provides a display of Mayan culture.
The Alberto Ruz Lhuillier Museum
This museum will contribute greatly to your understanding of the Mayan culture prior to a visit to the pyramids at the archeological site. It displays different objects found throughout the excavations, such as tablets carved out of stone, stuccoes, glyphs and clay cylinders used as bases for incense burners.
Night Life
Chan- Kah Resort Village
Km. 3 on the way to the ruins.
Carr. Palenque-Ruinas , Km. 3
Bar with marimba and mariachi music
Mero-Lec
Calle La Cañada
Charming, candle-lit setting
Misión
4 mi/6 km from the ruins
Rancho San Martín de Porres
Lobby bar with marimba and mariachi music; nightclub with tropical music
Fishing
Agua Clara
Natural spa combining the forest area with the crystalline waters of the Río Shumulhá . Kayak trips, riding, swimming and fishing facilities available. Located 54 km southeast of Palenque .
Horseback Riding
Agua Clara
Natural spa combining the forest area with the crystalline waters of the Río Shumulhá. Kayak trips, riding, swimming and fishing facilities available. Located 54 km southeast of Palenque.
Water Sports
Agua Clara
Natural spa combining the forest area with the crystalline waters of the Río Shumulhá . Kayak trips, riding, swimming and fishing facilities available. Located 54 km southeast of Palenque .
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