Road to Ruins

• 5 out of 5 stars by Niiko from Andújar, Spain
• January 21, 2010

Quote: It would be wrong to describe the Mayan ruins of Palenque as being off the tourist-trail - hundreds visit the atmospheric abandoned city daily, and the dusty, if convenient nearby town of the same name is unashamedly directed at visitors. However,... Read the full Ruinas de Palenque (Palenque Archaeological Ruins) review

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Mayan Ruins of Palenque

• 5 out of 5 stars by ArnyZona from Venlo, Netherlands
• May 22, 2007

Quote: Palenque is next to Chitzen Itza, one of the most famous Maya Ruins of Mexico. But it is more related to the ruins found in Belize and Guatemala than the ones in Yucatan. The scenery is breathtaking; deep thick rainforest, hiking paths climbing up... Read the full Ruinas de Palenque (Palenque Archaeological Ruins) review

From journal Palenque; and How to Avoid the Crowds...

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Temple of the Red Queen

• 4 out of 5 stars by JesusW from Mexico city, Mexico
• December 8, 2006

Quote: This is a small pyramid on the side of the Temple of Inscriptions, it's smaller and less ornamented, but it still is the tomb of Pakal's Queen, the name Red Queen was given because the body of the Queen was covered with cynaber, a red Mercury... Read the full Ruinas de Palenque (Palenque Archaeological Ruins) review

From journals Palenque: Incredible Architecture, Chiapas, land of water and trees

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Temple of the Inscriptions

• 5 out of 5 stars by JesusW from Mexico city, Mexico
• December 7, 2006

Quote: This pyramid is the most famous in the area, first there were several carved slabs of stone discovered inside the temple at the top thus naming the building the Temple of the Inscriptions due to the large number or glyphs found carved there, but an... Read the full Ruinas de Palenque (Palenque Archaeological Ruins) review

From journals Palenque: Incredible Architecture, Chiapas, land of water and trees

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The palace- II

• 5 out of 5 stars by JesusW from Mexico city, Mexico
• December 6, 2006

Quote: There are many sculptures around the palace, mainly in the walls, unfortunately some are highly damaged but what is left is amazing.When you enter the main plaza of Palenque you are facing both the Temple of the Inscriptions (tomb of Pakal, the most... Read the full Ruinas de Palenque (Palenque Archaeological Ruins) review

From journals Palenque: Incredible Architecture, Chiapas, land of water and trees

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The palace

• 5 out of 5 stars by JesusW from Mexico city, Mexico
• December 6, 2006

Quote: The palace is an unique building in all the Mayan zone, it's architecture is like no other place and has a lot of special details that make it so special.The series of buildings were constructed over several generations and different influences, so... Read the full Ruinas de Palenque (Palenque Archaeological Ruins) review

From journals Palenque: Incredible Architecture, Chiapas, land of water and trees

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Temple of the Cross

• 5 out of 5 stars by JesusW from Mexico city, Mexico
• December 6, 2006

Quote: This temple is constructed on the base of a hill and merges with it. Inside the building on top you can see replicas of the stelae, huge rectangular slabs of stone nicely carved and telling a story.

From journals Palenque: Incredible Architecture, Chiapas, land of water and trees

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Cascade of the Queen or Bath of the Queen

• 5 out of 5 stars by JesusW from Mexico city, Mexico
• December 6, 2006

Quote: Inside the archaeological zone you need to hike to the little creek that divides the reserve to find this little jewel, is a small waterfall with interesting rock formations, the shapes are of round conical layers, caused by the high mineral content... Read the full Ruinas de Palenque (Palenque Archaeological Ruins) review

From journals Palenque: Incredible Architecture, Chiapas, land of water and trees

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Palenque Ruins

• 5 out of 5 stars by Rmundo from Washington, Washington, D.C.
• August 11, 2006

Quote: Palenque is simply breathtaking. The ruins site is enormous as are the surviving structures. I was simply overwhelmed by all that I saw at this amazing site. You feel like you are in a jungle with humid temperatures and lush greens all around. ... Read the full Ruinas de Palenque (Palenque Archaeological Ruins) review

From journal Go South to Chiapas!

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Mayan Site

• 5 out of 5 stars by coloradowanderer from Denver, Colorado
• July 16, 2005

Quote: If you staying in town, go to Allende Street for a ride to the Ruinas in a collective van for 10 pesos. If you are in El Panchan, flag down a van on the main road for 5 pesos. All people entering the area of the ruins have to pay a 10-peso... Read the full Ruinas de Palenque (Palenque Archaeological Ruins) review

From journal Palenque - Jungle and Ruins

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