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
46
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
57
Food Safety
46
Monthly Cost
$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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 503 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.