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Palenque Archaeological Site – Palenque Archaeological Site loop from Temple of the Inscriptions

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Mexico

Chiapas

Palenque Archaeological Site – Palenque Archaeological Site loop from Temple of the Inscriptions

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5.0

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111

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Palenque Archaeological Site – Palenque Archaeological Site loop from Temple of the Inscriptions

01:09

3.79km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Parque Nacional Palenque

Waypoints

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Parking

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121 m

Waterfalls and Suspension Bridge in Parque Nacional Palenque

Highlight • Waterfall

672 m

Maya Ruins in Parque Nacional Palenque

Highlight • Historical Site

1.34 km

Palenque Archaeological Site

Highlight • Historical Site

The visit is really worthwhile. It does not require any special equipment except sunscreen, sunglasses and lots of water.
(As of 05/2018) - The journey from Palenque is easily possible …

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1.41 km

Temple of the Inscriptions (Tomb of the Red Queen)

Highlight • Historical Site

The tomb of the red queen is a burial chamber containing the remains of a noble woman and as such it is an imposing beautiful structure.

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1.47 km

Temple of the Inscriptions, Palenque

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful location and a total delight to visit. One of many ancient sites to visit in Mexico.

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2.17 km

The Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

The largest building and one of the landmarks of Palenque, it housed residences for the Maya nobles and priests.

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2.57 km

Palenque Archaeological Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Definitely worth seeing; Easily marked circular route with many options; Easy and cheap to reach with colectivo from Palenque

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3.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.47 km

133 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

133 m

102 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 23 August

33°C

22°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

December 1, 2024,Palenque

Palenque was an experience and the pictures speak for themselves. I was thrilled. On the edge of the subtropical rainforest of Chiapas lies one of the most beautiful ruins in Mexico 🇲🇽 . Founded around 300 BC, Palenque was in full bloom in the 7th and 8th centuries AD. The large palace, the Sun Temple and the North Temple with …

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