Palenque is one of the most impressive and mysterious of all Mexico’s ancient Maya sites. Known by the ancient Maya people as Lakamha, and today a UNESCO World Heritage site, the ruins of ...

Lakam Ha is the Maya name of Palenque (pronounced pa-lan-kay), one of the best Mayan Ruins in Mexico. Located deep in the ...

A prime example of a Mayan sanctuary of the classical period, Palenque was at its height between AD 500 and 700, when its influence extended throughout the basin of the Usumacinta River. The elegance ...

This image depicts the Temple of Inscriptions (center) and the Palace (left), two of the most famous structures at Palenque in southern Mexico’s Chiapas region ... both felt the overgrown state of the ...

In April they decided that Stephens had accomplished all he could in his diplomatic role due to the constant shifts in power, and prepared to depart for Palenque, México to continue their personal ...

Explore the rich culture of Mexico’s southernmost states, Oaxaca and Chiapas — from historic ruins and colourful cities to ...

Mexico's well-preserved Mayan ruins serve as a beautiful reminder of Central and South America's unique history and cultural heritage. While Chichén Itzá is the most famous (and one of the New ...