Palenque

MEXICO

5 Best Palenque Tours In Mexico

The ones worth booking.

The 5 most popular palenque tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.

5 Best Palenque Tours In Mexico

Yaxchilan & Bonampak Ruins and Lacandon Jungle from Palenque

Yaxchilan & Bonampak Ruins and Lacandon Jungle from Palenque - Early pickup and the long drive: timing is everything

1.Yaxchilan & Bonampak Ruins and Lacandon Jungle from Palenque

Most Popular★ 4.2

Early Palenque pickup for Usumacinta cruises, Yaxchilan temples, and Bonampak murals, plus Lacandon Jungle nature time. From $210.

“The ruins were fantastic. The boat ride was very nice to relax for 2 hours. High quality service but poor execution. We had a guide at Yaxchilan, Jesus, whom was very knowledgeable and friendly. However we were forced to pay M200 more even though the guide was included in the price. We wasted around 2…”

44 reviews13 hoursFrom $210by EcoExperiencias México.

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Bonampak & Yaxchilan: Hidden Maya Ruins in the Chiapas Jungle

Bonampak & Yaxchilan: Hidden Maya Ruins in the Chiapas Jungle - Riding the Usumacinta: The Powered Canoe Moment That Makes It Worth It

2.Bonampak & Yaxchilan: Hidden Maya Ruins in the Chiapas Jungle

★ 4.5

Palenque to Yaxchilan and Bonampak by boat and minivan. Jungle wildlife, Mayan carvings, painted murals, and included meals.

“Fantastic experience, our guide was great. Well worth the money. We had a group of only 5 so he had a lot of time to share his knowledge with us and it made the tour worthwhile. Would recommend to anyone.”

41 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $148.00by Encuentro T

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Waterfalls Agua Azul and Misol-ha

Waterfalls Agua Azul and Misol-ha - Misol-ha Waterfall: A 30m Drop and a Cooling Pool

3.Waterfalls Agua Azul and Misol-ha

★ 4.0

Palenque’s Agua Azul and Misol-ha waterfalls in one 7-hour trip with pickup, tickets included, and time to swim at two jungle falls.

“The driver was terrible. He was constantly texting while driving, and I had to shout at him to make him stop doing that. Nevertheless, he would stop abruptly in the middle of nowhere while driving to check his texts, and then he would resume the drive. I felt very unsafe for the whole journey, and…”

27 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $47.00by Kichan Bajlum

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Yaxchilan and Bonampak Archaeological Zone

Yaxchilan and Bonampak Archaeological Zone - Breakfast included: how meals fit into a jungle schedule

4.Yaxchilan and Bonampak Archaeological Zone

★ 4.5

Early morning day trip from Palenque to Yaxchilan and Bonampak, with included entrance fees, boat time, and jungle murals.

“DO YOUR RESEARCH! Yaxchilan was closed and the company didnt tell us until we were on the bus that morning, they replaced our tour with a different, cheaper tour, but did not refund the difference. The tour we took was great, but the company was dishonest. Do your research on whether or not you can…”

26 reviews14 hours (approx.)From $129.00by Kichan Bajlum

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Palenque Mayan Ruins, Misol-Ha and Agua Azul Waterfalls Full Day Tour from Palenque

Palenque Mayan Ruins, Misol-Ha and Agua Azul Waterfalls Full Day Tour from Palenque - Zona Arqueológica de Palenque: What to Expect and How to Get the Most

5.Palenque Mayan Ruins, Misol-Ha and Agua Azul Waterfalls Full Day Tour from Palenque

★ 3.5

Full-day Palenque ruins plus Misol-Ha and Agua Azul waterfalls, with hotel pickup, included entrance fees, and jungle time.

“Palenque is an extremely important site for Mayan civilization. Unfortunately for tourists, there's less there than the reputation would indicate. Only 1-5 of the total site has been reclaimed from the jungle, so you can see the whole thing in a couple of hours. Unless you are hell-bent to go for the history, or are…”

22 reviews9 hours (approx.)by Ecoexperiencias

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