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City in the Mexican state of Campeche
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Distinctive 2-story historic building that shows elements of Renaissance and Neoclassical architecture. It was owned by a local doctor. The house is a popular landmark, located directly across the river from the Malecon.
Peaceful town square (zocalo) with brick walkways, concrete planters, and a Sculpture}statue of Benito Juarez. Borders the main church (San Joaquin) and the portales.
riverfront park with boats that can take you across the river to the Casa del Rio, there is a pleasant riverfront walkway (malecon) and the colorful letters spelling out the town name (popular selfie spot). Monumento a la Madre is a sculpture created by the Calderon brothers from Merida in 1931. There is also a 4-meter high replica of New York's Statue of Liberty.
Simple colonial era church with a single belfry and a rustic feel from rough wooden pews and exposed wooden rafters in the peaked nave. Airy and bright.
Small Mayan archaeological ruins built by the Chontal Maya to protect monuments to the gods from periodic flooding.
Traditional Mexican restaurant.
Clean, modern restaurant with basic Mexican cuisine.
Basic budget lodging with air conditioning, WiFi and TV. Parking available.
Simple, basic hotel with low rates and location in city center, 1 block to market.
Town's traditional marketplace with local farmers selling fresh produce and vendors with a wide variety of handmade crafts, household items, and of course, street food vendors with the most authentic regional cuisine.
From Villahermosa, Autobuses TRT operates daily direct second-class buses to Palizada. Buses leave at 13:30 for the 3-hour 45-minute trip to Palizada.
Read in the guidePalizada is a very small town (really little more than a village). It is easily navigated by walking or by bicycle. Taxis are available at a sitio near the Zocalo (Parque Benito Juarez).
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