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Yaxchilán & Bonampak: Jungle Ruins & Mayan Murals from Palenque
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Yaxchilán & Bonampak: Jungle Ruins & Mayan Murals from Palenque★★★★★★★★★★ 4.36 (33)14hYou ride a boat up the Usumacinta River to Yaxchilán, walk among 124 inscribed stelae and lintels carved by Mayan rulers, then drive inland to Bonampak to see three rooms of preserved murals depicting war and ceremony. Transport, meals, and a guide are included; you return to Palenque by evening.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Palenque who want to see two major Mayan sites in one day without arranging their own transport or navigation — the boat, the vehicle, and the guide handle all the logistics. Expect a full day starting early and finishing in the afternoon, which is what makes reaching both sites possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 129View ›
Palenque & Agua Azul Waterfalls: Swim & Mayan Ruins Day Trip
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Palenque & Agua Azul Waterfalls: Swim & Mayan Ruins Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 3.94 (16)6h–14hYou get hotel pickup, entry to Palenque's archaeological site with a guide, then self-guided time at two major waterfalls with swimming pools—all in one day, no separate tickets to buy. The trade is that you're on your own at the waterfalls (no guide narration there) and you'll wait 30 minutes at the end for your final transfer depending on where you're headed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Palenque's ruins and swim at two major waterfalls without renting a car or buying separate entrance tickets—the minivan and guide at the archaeological site handle the logistics, leaving you free to move at your own pace at the water.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%fromUS$ 104View ›
Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha: Private Chiapas Tour
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Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha: Private Chiapas Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (10)7hYou visit the Temple of Inscriptions at Palenque, then swim at Misol-Ha waterfall, then walk the cascades of Agua Azul—all in one day with a private driver, no entry lines, and all fees included. The drive between sites is part of the experience, moving through rainforest from archaeology to water.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Palenque's temples and the region's major waterfalls without arranging multiple rides or paying entry fees separately—the private transport and included fees are what make fitting three very different sites into one day practical. Plan for a full day out; that's what the schedule requires to move between them without rushing.Free cancellationKids −54%fromUS$ 225View ›
Palenque Mayan Ruins: Private Tour & Temple of Inscriptions
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Palenque Mayan Ruins: Private Tour & Temple of Inscriptions★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (9)4hYou get private transportation to Palenque, entry to the archaeological site, and time to explore the Temple of Inscriptions and its hieroglyphic carvings at your own pace. All fees are covered upfront. The site is wheelchair accessible, stroller-friendly, and designed so you're not rushed through one of Mesoamerica's most significant Mayan cities.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see one of Mesoamerica's most significant Mayan cities without arranging your own transport or paying entry fees separately—the private vehicle and all-inclusive pricing is what lets you focus on the ruins themselves instead of logistics.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 186View ›
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