Zona Arqueológica Palenque

Famous ruins in a thick, sticky jungle with biblical rains (experienced firsthand). Impressively preserved. The Mayans showed off their advanced water system here, with bridges, dams, drains, walled channels, etc. Roaring calls of howler monkeys is a constant soundtrack. Rivals to Tonina in the south, the defense here was simply the jungle and all that came with it. Mosquitos. Oppressive humidity. Rain for days. A flourishing kingdom of riches plopped in the middle of it. Enchanting and captivating even (especially?) on a rainy day.Read more