📜 Ancient Maya archaeological site in Chiapas, Mexico, famous for its well-preserved frescoes. 🔍 Known as the 'Sistine Chapel of Mesoamerica', depicting scenes from the Classic Maya period. # Why Go 🎨 See elaborate, sophisticated, and well-preserved Maya murals 🏛️ Explore an ancient ruin in the rainforest 📖 Gain unique insight into Classic Maya courtly life, war, and ceremonies 🌳 Experience the remote Lacandon jungle # Why Avoid ⚠️ Difficult to access, narrow roads, dirt path, and treacherous roads in the region 🚗 Cannot drive own car into ruins, requires a taxi or tour from a parking lot 🔒 Artwork kept behind closed doors/locked, visitors view from a ramp # Tips 🚌 Tours available from Palenque, often include Yaxchilán ⏰ Leave early for tours (5-6 a.m.) 📍 Located about 2.5 hours from Palenque 🚧 Be aware of 'topes' (Mexican road bumps) # Cost 💰 Tours cost between 1,200 and 1,700 pesos # 🅿️ Parking Leave own car at a parking lot before the ruins, then hire taxi/tour