Lacandon Jungle: 2 days with Yaxchilan and Bonampak from Palenque

The archaeological zone of Yaxchilan, one of the most representative of the Mayan culture, whose origin, splendor and decline left its mark in multiple testimonies that continue to surprise both researchers and tourists in general. Exploits of rulers, ritual ceremonies, daily life, are some of the episodes recorded in various series of hieroglyphs, many of which still await patient investigations by experts who can open new windows to the past.

Bonampak, is located in the Lacandon jungle of Chiapas, in the Lacanhá river valley; its extension is more than four square kilometers. The main buildings were built on a chain of hills that run through the center of the valley, from the Sierra de la Cojolita to the river bank.

We made a walk of approximately 3:30 hrs round trip through the majestic Lacandon jungle; Accompanied by a local guide. It is possible to see some species of flora and fauna of the region.