How Do You Visit The Mayan Archaeological Park Palenque?
The ancient Mayan city of Palenque, located northwest of Oaxaca in the state of Chiapas, is touted as one of the most popular ruins to see in Mexico. Even if you’re not interested in the history of the Mayans or the intricacies of the how the buildings were built with no modern tools, the pure awe of the scenery will astound you. Book a hotel in the city of Palenque that is close to the ruins. You will want to spend at least a complete day exploring, and staying close to the site is the best way to do it. Investigate the museum located on the grounds. If you start here, you may want to revisit at the end so the artifacts and history are better understood. Notice the hieroglyphs carved in the walls, throughout the entire site of over 500 structures. The Mayans, had their own system of writing. Each picture has its own meaning, and the pictures put together make sentences, ideas and stories. Start at the north entrance to the park and tour each structure, building and temple. Each had it
