Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Located on the first rise of the Tumbala mountains, Palenque archaeological site looks out over the Usumacinta River flood plain. Here you’ll be confronted by the largest Mesoamerican step pyramid, the Temple of Inscriptions, spotted with hieroglyphics that have contributed significantly to the study of Mayan civilization.
It is considered one of the most emblematic mayan site having been the empire of Pakal, Governor, Warrior and God of Mayan Civilization.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Zona Arqueologica de Palenque
The Mayan Ruins of Palenque, the city of God Pakal.
Options
Drop Off to Villahermosa APT
Drop Off to Villahermosa APT Pickup included
STANDARD
PICK-UP & DROP OFF PALENQUE Pickup included
+ MISOL-HA AND AGUA AZUL FALLS
+ MISOL-HA AND AGUA AZUL FALLS Pickup included
+FALLS & DROP-OFF SAN CRISTOB
MISOL-HA & AGUA AZUL FALLS DROP-OFF TO SAN CRISTOBAL Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
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Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great site, great guide!
stches,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Inpressive site! Mildred was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable about the site. Also gave lots of great recommendations. Would recommend!
Super nice place and nice tour
janwillem walravens,Jul 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super beautiful ruins that you can still climb with spectacular views. We did this together with a jungle tour. Only viewed the tour for the jungle and the ruins themselves. Not as busy as chichen itza. The jungle here is also very cool with wild howler monkeys. Bring enough water!
Prime private guided Palenque tour
Richard B,Jan 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Carlos was very knowledgeable. We had been to the ruins the day before, and we did a lot of reading before we came. We still learned a lot. He spoke a Mayan language as well as Spanish and English. We've wanted to see Palenque for decades, and this trip met our high expectations.
Very interesting
X7617QSpetero,Dec 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best of the Mayan ruins I visited, easily beat Chichén Itzá. There was more to see than just lots of boulders piled on top of each other and there wasn't the same hysterical trade around the ruins. It was possible to see more carved figures etc in the ruins. Also had to climb up into some ruins.
In early stages of excavation.
robertcliftong,Nov 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The exposed ruins are only a small part of the total archeological ruins. The site offers the opportunity to walk around the ruins and in the jungle around the unexcavated sites and see jungle animals. It has not been excavated to the extent of other ruins. There is a small museum with some nice artifacts.
In search of the ancient Maya
Garmneto,Sep 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When visiting Mexico, we decided to make a thematic stay, since we could not see everything. Our theme was the Maya, pre-Colombian people famous for their knowledge (only to have a writing in Latin America). The first ruins we visited were those of Palenque. To get there, we went from CDMX to Villa Hermosa, in the state of Tabasco. The shock was at the airport: the taxis were almost the price of the plane and, as it was at night, we had no other way but to take one of them. We went to a hotel and the next day we managed to arrive in the city of Palenque, in the state of Chiapas. From there, we continue to the ruins. They were stunning. We hired the Service of a guide. In fact, we did it online three days before and we regretted it because it was quite expensive and the information he could give was not different from those given quickly in the printed tabs. We spent morning and afternoon in Palenque and then returned to Villa Hermosa. We pick up our luggage and return to Palenque, where we take a van to Tikal, another Maia ruin, this in Guatemala
Amazing Ruins
Mario C,Jan 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Palenque is such a nice place to visit. We stayed the night before in a hotel nearby so we were able to visit Palenque in the morning, before all the tourists arrive from Villahermosa, San Cristobal and Tuxtra Gutierrez. Also, since it is located in the jungle, visiting in the morning allowed us to miss the hot and humid weather. Only 2% of the ruins have been discovered so it is impossible to imagine how the place looked hundred of years ago. Due to the pandemic, no one can climb the ruins to avoid being too close to others but still, the ruins are amazing from the ground. The trails through the jungle are great too and you can see cascades and rivers. If you take bananas, you will not be able to get rid of the monkeys! Hire one of the guides once you enter the ruins area, much better price and you can help locals.
Palenque with Hector
Michael R,Feb 18, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a special private tour with Hector as our guide. It was fabulous. He was extremely knowledgeable about the site and Mayan culture overall. A do not miss experience! Especially with Hector. His English is perfect. A totally enjoyable day.
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