A riverside hotel at kilometre 3.5 of the Palenque-Ocosingo road where guests swim in a natural bend of the Chacamax river beneath the terrace, alongside an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Rooms are air-conditioned and face gardens, and the setting is quieter than either the town or the ruins road.
Hotel Nututun Palenque sits at kilometre 3.5 of the Carretera Palenque-Ocosingo, on the Chacamax river outside Palenque, Chiapas, in a quieter setting than either the town centre or the ruins road. The hotel's defining feature is a natural bend of the river directly beneath the terrace, where guests swim in clear, slow-moving water framed by jungle on both banks, in addition to a separate outdoor pool. Air-conditioned rooms face gardens rather than the river directly, and room types run from Standard to Junior Suite, with a Triple Room available for families. The on-site restaurant serves Mexican dishes with river views, and a camping area on the grounds is used by overlanders and budget travellers with their own tents. There is no spa or gym. The property suits travellers looking for a low-key, nature-focused base within a short drive of the Palenque ruins, rather than the resort scale of Chan-Kah or the town's central hotels, and the river itself is often the main draw for a half-day stop even for non-guests.
Room types
- Standard Room
- Superior Room
- Triple Room
- Junior Suite
Amenities
- pool
- river swimming
- restaurant
- bar
- wifi
- air conditioning
- gardens
- parking
- camping area
Location
Carretera Palenque-Ocosingo Km 3.5, 29960 Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico
17.4816, -91.9714 View on map
Highlights
- Natural river swimming spot on the Chacamax directly below the terrace
- Separate outdoor pool alongside the river
- Quieter location away from the town and ruins road
- Camping area for travellers with their own tents
- Garden-facing air-conditioned rooms
Tips for visiting
- Swim in the river in the morning, when the current is calmest and the water clearest.
- Bring water shoes, as the riverbed near the swimming area has stones.
- The camping area is basic, so overlanders should bring their own gear and mosquito protection.
- The restaurant terrace over the river is a good stop for lunch even for non-guests driving the Ocosingo road.
Accessibility
The riverside terrace and pool area involve some uneven, natural ground and steps down to the water, which may be difficult for wheelchair users; garden-facing rooms near the reception are more level.
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Frequently asked questions
Can guests swim in the river at Hotel Nututun?
Yes, a natural bend of the Chacamax river runs directly below the terrace and is used for swimming.
Is there camping available?
Yes, a camping area on the grounds is available for travellers with their own tents.
How far is the hotel from the Palenque ruins?
It is a short drive from the ruins, on a different road than the main Carretera Palenque-Ruinas hotels.
Are the rooms air-conditioned?
Yes, all rooms have air conditioning.