Palizada Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city of Campeche State, Mexico
About Palizada
The area surrounding Palizada was originally home to Nahuatl and Chontal groups, though they did not build any significant permanent settlements here. Palizada was first established as a Spanish settlement in 1772, though logging began as early as 1668 when stands of brazilwood were found in the local area. The trees were mostly wiped out by the eruption of Volcan Santa Maria in 1818, and with it, the lucrative logging business. A few small stands of brazilwood can still be found in the area. The town's Centro Historico provides an interesting architectural perspective with its masonry buildings and French tile roofs (the tile was bartered by France in exchange for hardwoods from the nearby jungles).
Top Attractions in Palizada
Explore the best things to see and do in Palizada:
- ★Casa del Rio
- ★El Cuyo
- ★Embarcadero Palizada
- ★Parque Benito Juarez
- ★Parrowuia de San Joaquin
Where to Eat in Palizada
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴El Grillo Marinero
- 🍴Mi Viejo Palizada
Where to Stay in Palizada
- 🏨Hotel Ayala
- 🏨Hotel Castivazal
Palizada Travel Guide Sections
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