Murals of Bonampak
Bonampak
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Three small rooms in the Lacandon jungle house the most elaborate and intact murals of the Mayan world, depicting courtly life, battles, and rituals.

📜 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

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