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Chiapas, Mexico
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Catazajá is a small and sleepy village of 17,000 people (2015) in Chiapas, Mexico close to Palenque. There is a big lagoon with a lot of interesting wildlife, including a population of manatees and several kinds of colorful birds. The town is known for its sport fishing and hosts an annual bass competition. The lagoon is a designated Ramsar wetland.
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Bright, spacious seafood restaurant in the center of town with views of the lake. Lots of shrimp dishes, including the Torta de Camarones a la Toluqueña---a house specialty.
Outdoor palapa restaurant on the side of a busy road. Serves seafood dishes with an emphasis on shrimp and fish filets.
Casual outdoor dining featuring shrimp and fish dishes. Excellent views of the lake and beaches.
Very basic budget hotel.
Clean, comfortable mid-range hotel.
Small hotel in the town center offering clean, comfortable rooms.
Town marketplace with organized areas for produce, meats, seafood, and prepared foods. Great place for cheap food that's authentic regional cuisine.
By bus
Catazajá is served by twice-daily direct buses from Villahermosa operated by Transportadora Turística del Caribe. The trip takes 1 hour, 40 minutes. ADO buses will also stop in Catazaja.
By colectivo
Colectivos are available to and from Palenque city. The colectivos also stop at Crucero de Playas.
By taxi
Taxi from Palenque city will take about take about 20 minutes and cost about M$250.
The town itself is very small. You'll be able to walk or bicycle to the Malecon, or anywhere else you might want to go. Taxis are available: the main sitio is Crucero de Playas.
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