Exploring the Mayan Ruins of Palenque
The Mayan Ruins of Palenque is located in the jungles of Chiapas, where the plains of the Gulf of Mexico first meet the rolling hills of Central America. It was an important city in the Mayan world for over 1000 years, with the city being constructed sometime around 200 BC.
It has quickly become our favourite ruins in the Yucatan, with the mountain backdrop and dense jungle giving this ruins a sense of adventure. It has some very unique architecture and many well-preserved structures. It is estimated that only 10% of the entire complex has been excavated so far, and there are several trails you can walk that takes you too different parts of the complex. Without a doubt, this is the one Mayan Ruins you need to put on your bucket list.