📜 Ancient Maya murals depicting court life, war, and ceremonies.🔍 Located in the Lacandon jungle of Chiapas, Mexico. # Why Go 🎨 See the most elaborate, sophisticated, and well-preserved Maya murals 📜 Gain unique insight into Classic Maya royal life, war, and ceremonies 🏛️ Explore an ancient archaeological site in the rainforest 🌳 Experience the remote Lacandon jungle # Why Avoid ⚠️ Difficult access, narrow roads, and treacherous dirt paths 🚗 Cannot drive own car into ruins, requires a taxi or tour from a parking lot 🔒 Artwork kept locked behind closed doors, visitors view from a ramp # Tips 🚌 Tours available from Palenque, often include Yaxchilán ⏰ Tours leave early morning (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 Parking lot available before the last stretch of road.