Palenque Archaeological site from Villahermosa City or airport
Visit the incredible archaeological site of Palenque, declared as a World Heritage list by UNESCO. Your tour includes guided visits to the Temple of the Inscriptions, the Temple of the Foliated Cross, and the palace belonging to Maya royalty.
If option selected, take in the beauty of the mountain landscapes around Palenque and visit Cascadas de Agua Azul, where you'll descend on foot to the stunning waterfalls, with time for swimming in a deep pool at the base of jungle-covered cliffs (if the weather allows).
Travel on an air-conditioned vehicle round-trip to Villahermosa.
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Palenque, Carretera a Palenque- Zona Archaeologica Km. 8, Palenque 29960 Mexico
After pickup from your hotel in Villahermosa, you will travel to the Archaeological site of Palenque. Located in the middle of lush vegetation, the UNESCO World Heritage site served as one of the most important ceremonial centers of the Maya culture during the Classic period. Almost 200 years before the pre-Columbian ruins were discovered in the 18th century, the nearby city was named by the Spanish — a literal translation of the Ch’ol word otulún, which means fenced or fortified place.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cascadas de Agua Azul, Reserva Especial de la Biosfera Cascadas Agua Azul, Palenque 29920 Mexico
If option selected, enjoy the beauty of the mountain landscapes and the wonderful Agua Azul Falls. This place consists of many waterfalls following one after another. The larger waterfall may be as high as 6 meters (20 feet). The perfect place to make beautiful photos. If the weather allows, you will have time for swimming in the crystal falls water.
If option selected
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Entrance Fee
- Entry/Admission - Cascadas de Agua Azul
- Entry/Admission - Zona Arqueologica de Palenque
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- The museum is close on mondays, but if you prefer you can only visit Palenque Archaeological Site
- Most travelers can participate
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Palenque Archaeological site for the moment has a schedule from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
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