Easily competing with Chichen Itza and Tikal simply for the Mayan temples and the architectural beauties along the Palenque ruins provide a non-stop trip through history and culture for those who take the time to go and visit.
Even though The Palenque ruins which are about 650 kilometers from the beaches and white sands of the Riviera Maya and are quite off the beaten path, yet it still makes a reasonable overnight trip for those who would like to experience history as well as some sunshine.
Allocating adequate time will make it possible for you to see and enjoy all the area that Palenque holds for you. Because there are numerous attractions in Palenque, having less than a full day will make you end up seeing nothing.
You will surely be captivated with the exotic area of the Mayan ruins as you arrive there and explore the jungles, the mountains and the many caves. As you explore the rich history as well as the magnificent building of the Palenque ruins you will also see and be astonished with the array of wildlife and birds.
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Nestled among the foothills of the Tumbala, the mountains offer you a breathtaking vista of a seemingly endless array of green that flows like a verdant river all the way to the gulf. The Usamacinta River would have been a primary source of life for the Mayans who lived here, even as it remains today, centuries later.
The Palenque ruins are in what is known as a high-canopy jungle. The landscape alone holds a powerful draw, just as the Palenque ruins do. You will be enveloped in a sense of wonder and peace that the landscape provides as you move among the ancient Mayan temples. The trees provide a canopy that protects you from the sun, having a spectacular setting.
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Remaining in Palenque for the whole day, the fact is that, even planning a second day will probably be your response in spite of what time of the year you decide for your visit.
Among the most spectacular sights-and sites-that you will see in Palenque is the Temple of Inscriptions.Entombed here is Pakal the Great. He was recognized as the greatest and most mighty ruler of Palenque, Pakal motivated the temple to be constructed soon after he had passed out of the world.For hundred years and more the pyramid steps lay concealed, and discovered during the mid 1800s, however it was not right until 1952 that Alberto Ruz unraveled the mystery of the staircase that led down into the grave.
It requires special permission to visit this part of the Temple of Inscriptions, but when or if you receive it you will be deeply touched by your visit here. Palenque is quite literally, enough to compel you to learn more about the Mayan civilization, and to visit repeatedly in an effort to solve the many mysteries that remain there.
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