Palenque is a journey into the history and mysticism of the Mayan Culture where the majesty of its ceremonial centers still echoes from the past. The ancient city of Palenque, which the Mayan built as the village that serves as a starting point to explore the natural wonders, is in the North of Chiapas.
The ancient city of Palenque in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, was among the most powerful Maya cities in the Classic Period of Maya civilization (250 CE – 900 CE), alongside Tikal in modern-day Guatemala and Calakmul, found in the Mexican state of Campeche. While its Maya name was believed to be Lakamah, meaning big water, Palenque was named after the neighboring Spanish town Santo Domingo Palenque, founded in the 16th century. The Maya city of Palenque was once an important political center, which flourished between 226 and 799 CE and was later abandoned around 900 CE.
What to do in Palenque:
- Fall in love with the Los Aluxes Ecoparque: Be led by nature-loving guides as you learn about and explore the territories of macaws, toucans, giant tortoises and other splendid animals in the region.
- Enjoy the Water and the Jungle in Misol-Ha: Take a walk through the narrow and iconic path that passes behind a great curtain of water to reach a separate stream of water that leads to the pool
- Walk through the town of palenque: Walk through the shaded alleys to the main square, exploring the shops that offer beautiful Chiapas crafts and look for the Texil Lak Puj Kul Museum. There, you can enjoy collecting typical Chiapaneco garments and you will see the textile exhibition
- Explore the ruins of Palenque: Let the Mayan architecture come to life before your eyes through the myths, rites, rituals and beliefs of the ancient settlers who inhabited the area that is bound with lush vegetation and home to different types of colorful birds, howler monkeys, jaguars, turtles, and many other species of animals that formerly personified the spirits and deities of the Lacandon Jungle.
Enjoy our Private Tour around Palenque and discover the history, fun and paradise are waiting for you.
