Palenque National Park, home to some of Mexico’s most impressive Mayan ruins, continues to draw visitors with its combination of archaeological wonders and stunning biodiversity.
Located about 10 minutes from the Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) of Palenque in Chiapas state, the 4,400-acre national park offers visitors well-maintained walkways through lush tropical rainforest surroundings.
The Palenque Archaeological Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features several climbable pyramids that allow visitors panoramic views of the surrounding jungle. Unlike many other archaeological sites, Palenque permits visitors to enter certain structures, including access to the Tomb of the Red Queen.
The national park surrounding the ruins showcases Mexico’s remarkable biodiversity with trickling streams, waterfalls, centuries-old trees covered in bromeliads, and a variety of wildlife including blue-tailed skinks and pale daggerwing butterflies.
Accessibility and Visitor Experience
The site has become more accessible with the recent completion of the Maya Train, which connects Quintana Roo in the east to Chiapas in the west, making it easier for tourists to include Palenque in their Mexico travel itineraries.
With over half a million annual visitors, Palenque National Park has established itself as one of Mexico’s premier destinations for those interested in both Mayan heritage and natural beauty.
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