Palenque, considered by UNESCO as a site that represents the heritage of all humanity

Palenque is remarkable because of its beautiful sculptural art, built by the Mayans in the late classic period (600-900 A.D.) Outstanding for its architecture is the complex known as the Palace and the Pyramid of the Inscriptions, where a funerary crypt was found in which the most important ruler of Palenque, King Pacal, was buried, accompanied by rich offerings. Also notable for its architecture are the Temple of the Red Queen, the Temple of the Sun, the Temple of the Cross, the North Group, and the Temple of the Foliated Cross. This site is located in the magnificent bakdrop of the verdant jungle hills and considered by UNESCO as a site that represents the heritage of all humanity.

Shedule: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 to 16:45 hrs. There is a museum, with a small but exquisite collection of stone, ceramic, and stucco artifacts. accompanied by well-written explanations. Shedule: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 to 16:45 hrs.

Yaxchilán - Located in the left bank of the Usumacinta River surrounded by jungle vegetation. It is notable for the large quantity of sculptures in stone including stelas and lintels. The most important structures are the Great Acropolis, the Small Acropolis and the South Acropolis. Schedule: Daily 9:00 to 17:00 hrs.

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