Top Palenque Historical Tours

History and nature-loving travelers will enjoy this fun, informative private day tour from Palenque or San Cristobal. You'll visit the amazing Mayan pyramids at Palenque, learning all about this ancient culture. Following this, visit some of the most beautiful waterfalls in this part of Mexico, the Misol Ha Falls and the Cascadas de Agua Azul. This is an easy way to visit the Cascadas de Agua Azul Natural Park.

Combine visits to Yaxchilan, the ruins of Bonampak, and the Lacandona Jungle on this full-day tour from Palenque. With your guide in the lead, learn about the Maya history at Bonampak, then take a boat on the Usumacinta River. Explore the pre-Hispanic sites in the ruins of Yaxchilan, then stop in Frontera Corozal for a traditional Mexican lunch. All entrance fees and transportation are included.

Visit the ruins of Yaxchilan and Bonampak on this small-group full-day tour from Palenque. Start early and have breakfast en route to the Yaxchilan Archaeological Site, which is located deep in the Lacandon Jungle, and can only be reached by boat on the Usumacinta River. Upon arrival, your guide shows you around the extensive Mayan ruins. Then stop for lunch before continuing to Bonampak, a smaller site with vibrant Mayan murals that date to 800 AD. Your tour includes guide, air-conditioned minivan, breakfast and lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Learn about Palenque Mayan ruins on this private tour just for you and your family. You won’t need to share your guide or transport with anyone else. Instead, go at your own pace while you learn about the Mesoamerican step pyramid, the hieroglyphics, and the Mayan culture from your personal guide.

Discover Mexico’s Mayan heritage as you explore two significant ruins on this full-day excursion. A private guide takes you to the Bonampak ruins where you can walk through the jungle-covered area and see several well-preserved frescoes. Then it’s time to board a boat on the Usumacinta River to the Yaxchilan ruins where you can explore the ancient city and its hieroglyphics.

Discover the ancient history of Mexico on a full-day tour to Palenque, and archaeological site that was once one of the most important ceremonial centers of the Mayan world. Going with a guide is essential, as the ruins are often unmarked and difficult to decipher without context. Avoid the stress of navigating on your own with round-trip hotel transport, and enjoy the intimate setting created by a small group size.