500 years later, Palenque—one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico—is a modern wellspring from which researchers have drawn some of the most detailed information about Maya culture.

Known by the ancient Maya people as Lakamha, and today a UNESCO World Heritage site, the ruins of Palenque lie in the lush basin of the Usumacinta River in the modern Mexican state of Chiapas.

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look no further than Palenque. This beautiful region is in the southern state of Chiapas, which shares a border with Guatemala. Not only is it home to some incredible Mayan ruins, but it's also ...

But the real magic is to be found at the extraordinary eponymous archaeological site. Mayan ruins in Palenque Credit: Atlantide Phototravel/Corbis Documentary RF It’s the jungle setting that ...

Palenque and Comalcalco. In addition to its memorable artifacts, Museo Maya de Cancún's architecture proves impressive. It boasts floor-to-ceiling, hurricane-resistant glass windows – a ...

In the afternoon, embark on a guided tour of the mesmerising ruins of Palenque, one of the most captivating ancient Maya sites and a UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in the lush jungle.

Yax Mutal' was one of the most powerful cities of the ancient Maya. You are now standing in Palenque, which the ancient Mayas called 'big water' or 'Lakamha'. It’s smaller than Tikal and ...