Palenque

In the heart of the jungle, in the state of Chiapas, is one of the most important archaeological sites in Mexico. Palenque National Park (Zona Arqueológica Palenque) protects the site of well-preserved temples and other buildings left by the Maya. The city, which was probably called Lakamha (which can be translated as Big Water), flourished between the 7th and 8th centuries.

Palenque, Mexico - © Brate

Many objects have survived to our times, including the awe-inspiring Temple of the Inscriptions . It has a stepped shape. The entrance to it is decorated with as many as 620 hieroglyphs . During the excavations, a sarcophagus was discovered inside. It housed the remains of the most important ruler of Palenque, Pakal the Great. Of course, this is not the only noteworthy object in the park, so allow yourself a bit more time to explore it. It is worth adding that Palenque was under the protection of UNESCO . The modern city of the same name is located a few kilometers east of the ruins. You will find a lot of hotels and restaurants there.

For whom?

Palenque is of course a great destination if you are interested in archeology and like visiting all sorts of ruins. It will also appeal to people who want to explore Mayan culture and history .