PALENQUE, CHIAPAS, MEXICO — Attraction in Zacatecas

Palenque Ruins, Mexico

Palenque is a historical and archaeological site located in the dense jungles of the state of Chiapas, Mexico. It is known for its impressive Mayan ruins, which date back to the Late Classic period (circa 600-800 AD) of Mesoamerican history. Palenque was a prominent Maya city-state and was at its peak during the reign of King Pakal the Great.

The site covers a vast area of approximately 15 square kilometers, with the central part containing the main architectural structures. The structures at Palenque are characterized by their intricate carvings, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and unique architectural style that incorporates both Classic Maya and local elements. The most famous and well-preserved structure in Palenque is the Temple of the Inscriptions, which is a pyramid-like structure that houses the tomb of King Pakal the Great.

The site also features other notable structures such as the Palace, which is a multi-story complex with courtyards, corridors, and towers; the Temple of the Cross Group, which includes three temples with richly carved panels depicting scenes from Maya mythology; and the Temple of the Foliated Cross, which is known for its intricate stone carvings of a cross-like symbol with intricate details.

In addition to the impressive architecture, Palenque is known for its lush tropical setting, with dense vegetation, tall trees, and howler monkeys adding to the ambiance of the site. There are also several natural waterfalls and streams within the Palenque area, including the popular Misol-Ha waterfall, which is a popular tourist attraction.

Palenque is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of the most significant and well-preserved Mayan archaeological sites in Mexico. It is a must-visit destination for history and archaeology enthusiasts, as well as those interested in the rich cultural heritage of the ancient Maya...

Una de las maravillas del país, nosotros llegamos por medio de un tour así que no pagamos la entrada puesto que ya venía incluida, sin embargo pagamos un recorrido extra por la selva el cual es muy pequeño pero vale la pena, el costo era de aprox $1500 pero se dividía entre todo el grupo y en nuestro caso pagamos $150 por persona. Justo a tres de entrar al parque te venden comida, bebida o recuerditos, te recomiendo comprar recuerditos dentro del parque puesto que son bastante más económicos, y en cuando a las bebidas las puedes pasar. Para la llegada sí es recomendable llegar con una agencia de tours al menos desde San Cristóbal ya que está lleno de topes y curvas y son bastante horas para llegar así que eso te facilitará el camino, el único problema es que tendrás que acomodarte al grupo y al chofer para las horas que te permita estar dentro del parque, en nuestro caso fueron aprox 2 pero nos pareció poco. Nuestra agencia fue Explorando Chiapas, súper recomendable, creo que es la mejor agencia de las que tuvimos el placer de conocer. Es bastante recomendado pagar guía para el parque, lo puedes pagar llegando sin embargo en nuestra agencia fue la única que encontramos que ya venía incluido el guía así que también fue algo...

Palanque antik kenti yüce sular anlamını taşıyan bir maya kentidir.bugün görülen kısmın ancak%10 luk bir alan olduğu belirtilmiştir.heykel,oyma ve kabartmaların iyi örneklerinin yer aldığı söylenir.antik kent ormanlarla kaplı olduğu için doğal olarak korunmuştur.milli parkın içinde bulunur.düzenli bir kent planına sahiptir.en büyük yapı saraydır.heykel kabartma ve rölyeflerle donatılmıştır. Yazıklar tapınağı piramit şeklindedir. Lahit odasına inen merdiven bulunmaktadır içinde.kral pakalin dönemi en uzun süre hüküm süren kral dönemidir.yeşim taşından yapılmış bir maskla bu piramitte gömülü bulunmuştur.1994 yılındada kırmızı kraliçe adı verilen bir ceset bulunmuştur çünkü gömülü olduğu yerde cesette...