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For a truly lush and tropical jungle Mayan ruins experience, consider visiting Palenque, located on the Western edge of the former Mayan civilization. While this archeological site is much smaller than some of the more expansive temple complexes on this list, Palenque has some of the most incredible sculptures and architecture ever produced by the ancient Mayans.
Palenque dates back to 600 through 800 AD and features the only Mayan temple built as a funerary monument. The most famous structure here is the Temple of the Inscriptions, which includes the tomb of Kinich Jaanab Pakal. This tomb can no longer be visited by the general public, but it is one of the most well-preserved and important temple structures remaining today.
Palenque is home to several intricate and impressive structures that showcase the talents and inventiveness of the Mayan people. These mesmerizing structures are all found within a vast jungle forest, which only further adds to the wonder of this place.
Things we like:
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Perfect place to see ruins in a lush jungle setting -
The well-preserved sculptures are worth a visit
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Impressive funerary temple
Things we don't like:
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You can’t visit the tomb, which is one of the best parts of the site -
It is a long drive into the jungle
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Not a grand as other Mayan cities
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Things we like:
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Perfect place to see ruins in a lush jungle setting
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The well-preserved sculptures are worth a visit
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Impressive funerary temple
Things we don't like:
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You can’t visit the tomb, which is one of the best parts of the site
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It is a long drive into the jungle
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Not a grand as other Mayan cities
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