Palenque

Archaeological zone for maximum expression of excellence and strengthening the great Mayan culture, Palenque is the place of major tourist attraction in the state of Chiapas and one of the most visited by tourists from around the world. The many natural attractions around it, like the waterfalls of Agua Azul cascades Misol-Ha, Motiepa of waterfalls and natural spas such as those found along the river Chacamex. Besides of traveling to the ruins of Yaxchilan and Bonampak, found in the heart of the Lacandon Jungle. Palenque offers the tourism infrastructure and services through travel agents to promote tourism in the vast majority from the city of Villahermosa center operations, leaving this line therefore, a minimum of foreign currency to Palenque. In the ruins of Palenque, there are areas for parking, catering and tourist guide services. At the entrance of the ruins to the south rises dramatically and spectacularly, the majestic architectural tomb-pyramid-temple, known as the temple of the inscriptions are to be located at a height of 24 meters on the level around the square, where the remains of King Pakal. East of the square is the largest of the temples apaléncanos known as the palace and is formed by a group of buildings built on a platform of 100 meters by 30 meters in height.
The wonderful archeological site of Palenque is located 284 kilometers from Tuxtla Gutiérrez and 200 kilometers from San Cristobal de las Casas.
In this attractive corner of Chiapas, which combines the natural beauty of the jungle with the monumental work of Maya can be reached by air or land.