In a dense jungle setting, far from roads on the bank of the Río Usumacinta lies the ancient Mayan city of Yaxchilán. Yaxchilán is believed to have been one of the most important of the classic Mayan cities in the Usumacinta region. The city was settled prior to 250 A.D., peaked in power and importance between 681 and 800 A.D. and was abandoned shortly thereafter. Getting to the ruins from Palenque requires 173 km of overland travel and an additional 22 km by lancha, or motor boat.
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This spot is simply lovely and it looks so peaceful! It seems to be in another time in the history!
So true! It’s one of my favorite archaeological sites in Chiapas!