Murals of Bonampak
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Three small rooms in the Lacandon jungle house the most elaborate and intact murals of the Mayan world, considered the "Sistine Chapel of Mesoamerica."

📜 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.

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