Yaxchilan and Bonampak Archaeological Zone
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 14 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
In Yaxchilan you can appreciate splendid scenery of evergreen high jungle blanket to this magnificent archaeological site famous for its patent sculptural art in stelae and lintels. To build it, the Mayans took advantage of the characteristics of the terrain of a peninsula surrounded by a meander of the river. In Bonampak we can appreciate the magnificent Lacandon jungle, in the site there are three rooms with paintings, it should be noted that this is among the best preserved Mayan murals, in the murals the trade of war and human sacrifice is clearly shown.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- INCLUDES BREAKFAST AND FOOD
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
In Yaxchilan (green stones) you will be able to appreciate the Lacandon jungle, on the banks of the Usumacinta River, where we will have to navigate a 1hr boat to reach the archaeological site, in this imposing city you will be able to observe its beautiful architecture and sculptural art, its 124 inscriptions distributed on stelae, altars and lintels, which relate the actions of their rulers, ceremonies, battles, rituals and daily life.
In Bonampak (painted walls), we will go a little further into the Lacandon jungle where you will be able to appreciate the incredible painted murals that stand out for their great degree of conservation. You can also have the experience of being in contact with the Lacandones, they are native people of the jungle.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.4
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Kichan Bajlum
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Palenque
- Its from-price is 43% above the median of the 46 experiences we list in Palenque.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 46.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Palenque
Palenque is a small town in Chiapas beside a Maya city of temples and a palace set on a rainforest hillside, near the waterfalls of Misol-Ha and Agua Azul.
The Maya city of Palenque reached its height in the seventh century, in a hillside of rainforest in the Mexican state of Chiapas. Its stone buildings, with steep pyramids, roof combs and carved stucco, are a World Heritage site. The Temple of the Inscriptions, a stepped pyramid, holds the tomb of the ruler K'inich Janaab' Pakal, found inside in 1952, and the Palace, with its tower, stands in the heart of the site.
