Knowing the Archaeological Zone and Agua Azul From Palenque

Zona Arqueologica de Palenque

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It is one of the most interesting archaeological cities in Mexico, to know it is to discover the soul of the Mayan world; is to understand myths, rituals, beliefs and admire the majestic architecture of our ancestors.
The pre-Hispanic city and the Palenque National Park were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987 as one of the main Mayan sites that exerted its influence on other settlements in the Usumacinta river basin.
In an area of 16 kilometers there are more than 200 architectural structures and constructions, among which the Temple of the Inscriptions, the Great Palace, Temple XI, the temples of La Cruz Foliada, del Sol and del Conde, as well as the Ball game.

Cascadas de Agua Azul

2 hours

The indigo blue of the water, the green of the vegetation, the constant breeze and the inexhaustible aquatic sound contribute to making this place one of the most spectacular and unforgettable in Mexico.
The Agua Azul River descends its limestone bed in steps, forming a series of impressive waterfalls that create natural pools contained by calcareous dikes, the so-called "gours" in geological terminology.
other waterfalls even more spectacular, as the stairway continues downstream until the river rushes into the Tulijá, forming one of the most beautiful curtains of water. Its color is due to the limestone bed, only perceptible in dry seasons; In the rainy season, the spectacularity does not decrease, since it is when the water volume increases.

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As an attraction very close to the Z.A. from Palenque we find this beautiful waterfall, famous for the harmony that combines the elements of water and jungle. waterfall of approximately 25 meters. high, which when falling, forms a large pool in which it is possible, with caution, to practice swimming.
This refreshing and beautiful place is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Chiapas and the scene of films such as "The Predator" with Arnold Schwarzenegger; for being immersed in a typical example of the high tropical jungle of the Chiapas mountains, and in the midst of a rich vegetation composed of tall specimens of mahogany, chicozapotes and water sticks, with a fauna composed of species such as the coyote, the bare-tailed armadillo , tepezcuintle, rabbit, opossum, fox, gray fox, skunk, anteater, night monkey, white-tailed deer, wild pig, raccoon, badger, squirrel, tigrillo, gopher, mouse, parrot, chachalaca, mountain pigeon, hawk , royal billed toucan, pheasant etc.