Yaxchilan
The ruins of an ancient Mayan city, beautifully preserved and only accessible by boat.

πŸ“œ Ancient Mayan city ruins, also known as 'The City of Green Stones'.
πŸ” Only accessible by boat on the Usumacinta River.

Why Go

🌊 Explore well-preserved sculptured stone lintels and extensive hieroglyphics.
πŸ’ Experience dense jungle with incessant calls of howler monkeys.
πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Enjoy a unique sense of aloneness, unlike tourist-saturated sites.
πŸ›Ά The boat ride to the site is part of the adventure.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Site access involves a boat trip and potentially challenging climbs (e.g., Structure 33).
🚫 Not suitable for pregnant women or people with mobility/back/heart problems (based on tour info, implying site difficulty).
πŸ”¦ Dark interiors of structures require a flashlight.

Tips

πŸ’‘ Bring a flashlight for exploring dark building interiors.
β˜€οΈ Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen.

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