Top Things to do in Palenque
6 Day Trips from in Palenque That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Palenque, Mexico including Bonampak and Yaxchilán from Palenque, Lacandona Jungle, Yaxchilan and Bonampak Day Trip from Palenque, From Palenque Misol Ha, Agua Azul and Transfer to San Cristóbal de las Casas, La Venta Archaeological Site from Palenque, BONAMPAK AND YAXCHILAN MAYAN RUINS - Private Tour from Palenque, Full-Day Tour to Bonampak and Yaxchilan from Palenque.
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1. Bonampak and Yaxchilán from Palenque
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 7 reviews
Visit Bonampak with its fascinating murals and high quality ancient Mayan frescoes as the main attractions. The pyramids are surrounded by the colors and sounds of the Jungle of Chiapas called also the Lacandon Forest. Yaxchilán is an splendid setting of an evergreen forest blanketing a magnificent archaeological site famous for its statuary art, stelae and lintels. The Maya took to building the terrain of a peninsula surrounded by a meandering river. This is a shared service.
Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Local Breakfast, Lunch
Exclusions: Drinks
Reviewed By The6marbles
Agua Azul is fabulous. It’s waterfall after waterfall and so expansive. There are multiple places to swim as well as a rope swing that we used to jump in. Lots of vendors and food. You can easily spend the day at the falls.
2. Lacandona Jungle, Yaxchilan and Bonampak Day Trip from Palenque
Overall Ratings
3.6 based on 12 reviews
Enjoy nature in the Lacandona Jungle and explore the ruins of Bonampak and Yaxchilan. This is an experience in middle of the jungle that you will not forget. Visit the ruins of Yaxchilán (2 hours) , take a boat through the impressive Usumacinta River (50 minutes) and visit Bonampak (2 hours), admiring the whole past of the Maya
Inclusions: National Park fees, Breakfast, Lunch, Driver, Local guide for archaeological site of Bonampak and Yaxchilan, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Fluvial Transportation (Boat ride to Yaxchilan)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By lfreede
So beautiful, an amazing experience and a perfect day! Almost didn't see it because of the wind, so it is not always a guaranteed excursion. The government can close it, even if it is a beautiful day, but the winds are higher. They opened after we thought we would miss it. Don't miss it!
3. From Palenque Misol Ha, Agua Azul and Transfer to San Cristóbal de las Casas
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
Because if you want to know Misol ha and Agua Azul, but want to move to San Cristóbal de las Casas, you can use this tour.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tickets and transfer
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch
Reviewed By Freyja4485
The tour started off fine, we had two hours at the chiflon waterfall. This is an absolute must as it is a beautiful waterfall and a good climb. The trouble started afterwards, we saw people working on the van (never a good sign). We stopped for lunch (non commissioned) at amazing little places near a viewpoint of montebello lakes. Probably the best lunch I have had on any of these tours. It was raining at this point and was still raining when we got to Montebello lakes. The lakes would probably be very beautiful on a sunny day, but while raining they were mysterious and still beautiful in a different way. There were also shops and an area where you could go to Guatemala. This was fun. I had assumed we would get two hours as our guide didnt speak english. We got an hour and a half and were actually late back to the bus. Being late didnt matter much though as the bus wouldn't start. When it did start it ran and then stalled. All the men got out to try and help push start it. This didnt work, so we waited for other tour buses. The other buses took us to another set of lakes to then be transferred home. After those lakes we on a new bus drove for about 10 minutes, stopped and then got back on our old bus. After 5 minutes on the old bus we needed gas, so we waited. Then in another 15 mins we stopped 4 times, and stalled a couple. After the last stop (they kept saying we would be getting a new bus) the bus started and we only stopped periodically for the bus driver to check on the engine. We did make it home thankfully. I feel bad for the bus driver, he did a great job amidst the stress of a bad bus. Overall, I don't think that you should book through viator as an english speaker. The company that they gave us was Otisa, which has bad reviews. Book when you get to San Cristobal. If you book through viator make sure you check who is doing the actual tour.
4. La Venta Archaeological Site from Palenque
Visit Parque-Museo La Venta, an open-air park and museum that features 36 megalithic stone structures surrounded by a zoo. Observe native animals, such as spider monkey and jaguars, and take a walking tour with your guide to see Olmec remnants from La Venta archaeological site. Round-trip hotel transport is provided from Palenque.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off,, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By 503zbyn_kk
It was great experience in Yaxchilán, Bonampak and Lacandon Jungle, many thanks our guide and driver!
5. BONAMPAK AND YAXCHILAN MAYAN RUINS - Private Tour from Palenque
The Mayan ruins at Bonampak are a beautiful site with a very unique and interesting feel, not fully excavated, so much still covered by rainforest. One of the most amazing finds at Bonampak are the three rooms of murals, depicting important ceremonial and political events, which are some of the best preserved examples of the Maya painted art. These exquisite murals changed the long held notion that the Maya only sacrificed warriors in the ball games and that they were for the most part a peaceful people. The murals tell a much bloodier story. The Yaxchilán archaeological site can be reached only by an hour long incredible boat ride down the mighty Usumacinta river through one of the last great North American rainforests. Riding in a long boat, you'll be exactly between the shores of Guatemala and Mexico, and If you keep on the lookout you will see many of the rainforest wild inhabitants, like monkeys, toucans and eagles, so as crocodiles in the river water.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Everything not included in the list "What`s Included"
Reviewed By nparmelee
Salvatore was very knowledgeable and gave us a great day! He was flexible in the order we did things, suggested Tulum first before it got too hot, then lunch, Coba and then a Cenote. For us this was perfect! We all (2 couples) felt like we learned something and got some great insights to the Mayan culture and lively conversation during the drives. Absolutely recommend this tour!
6. Full-Day Tour to Bonampak and Yaxchilan from Palenque
On this tour, you’ll get to know two of the most popular sites of the Mayan World homed by Chiapas in one day. Discover one of the best-preserved murals in the Mayan world and get to know the enigmatic Yaxchilan, an archaeological site immersed in the jungle, surrounded by spider monkeys and emblematic fauna of Chiapas.
Inclusions: Ground transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to the mentioned sites, Meals (breakfast and lunch en route)
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Optional gratuities, Cost of additional activities, Guide
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