Palenque
City in Chiapas, Mexico
Overview
Palenque is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico, celebrated for its proximity to the world-famous Mayan archaeological ruins and lush rainforest surroundings. Travelers are drawn by its cultural traditions, eco-tourism opportunities, and laid-back vibe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Chiapas
Population
51,797
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.51°, -91.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
46
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
57
Food Safety
46
Monthly Cost · estimate
$879
Local Cost
$480
Local Income
$260
Cashless
22
English
26
Temperature
25.3°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
22.1°C
Record High
45.3°C
Record Low
10.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
2150 mm
Internet Speed
94 Mbps
Upload
64 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PQM
Distance
4 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.