Mexico is such a diverse place, I never cease to be amazed. My trip took me from the coolness of San Cristobal to the tropical jungle setting of Palenque, on to Merida and then the east coast. Palenque is a grotty little town, with little to offer so i jumped in a taxi, after asking fellow travellers if they wanted to share (40 pesos- dont pay more!) to el Panchon. This is a great hideaway a few kilometres from the ruins. everything centres around Don Muchos restaurant and whilst walking through, i found there were a number of people i had met in previous towns. Needless to say this place really is on the backpacker trail, but its great. There is an assortment of accommodation from basic dorms at 20 pesos to cabañas starting at 80
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