Comments on: Mayan Ruins of Palenque, Mexico

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Sun, 13 May 2012 10:21:07 +0000

@David: Good question. The national park at Palenque charges a pretty hefty fee (I don’t remember exactly what it was, but it’s north of $100) for professional tripods — for photography or videography. But the use of ordinary cameras, DSLRs, telephoto lenses, etc. are not charged special fees.

By: David Urmann

David Urmann — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:18:17 +0000

Thats a great photo. I have always wanted to visit Palenque. Did they have any fees or restrictions on photography equipment?

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:55:32 +0000

@Ruth: In the way of Mayan sites, along with Palenque, Copan (because of the detail, the atmosphere and the setting) are our favorites:

Have a great time when you go to Palenque!

By: Ruth (Tanama Tales)

Ruth (Tanama Tales) — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:42:57 +0000

After visiting Copan last week, Palenque is the only major Mayan city I have to visit. Wish I can go visit later this year.

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:41:42 +0000

@Don: Well said.

@Erica: The grounds crew at Palenque was certainly remarkable. We wondered how many people were assigned to each building across the complex. Serious maintenance and very clean.

@Albert: Absolutely. Consider also checking out the post-classical Mayan ruins at Tulum as well. And if you are in the Riviera Maya area, Chichen Itza and Coba (#s 13, 4, and 10 respectively) here:
https://uncorneredmarket.com/riviera-maya-long-weekend/

@Ayngelina: We stayed in El Panchan, if that’s what you mean by the jungle. It was lively, but not quite as active as in Tikal

By: Ayngelina

Ayngelina — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:36:47 +0000

I love Palenque, did you stay in the jungle overnight? It is crazy to wake up in the morning to the jungle sounds.

By: Albert

Albert — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:20:18 +0000

Cool! I’m going to Mexico this summer and just looking for new and interesting spots to visit! I’ve just added Palenque into my bucket list! Its ruins really worth a look!

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:49:49 +0000

Palenque was definitely one of my fav ruins. I love how clean it is and if you go early enough, you can have it all to yourself.

By: Andi of My Beautiful Adventures

Andi of My Beautiful Adventures — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:49:59 +0000

I’m such a huge fan of any Mayan ruins!

By: Don

Don — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 01:11:18 +0000

What remains hidden beyond this serene, almost sacred 10% seems intriguing, but count me among those who hope that the haunting 90% remains in custody of its past inhabitants and is left for the imagination of the ages. I think I just heard the Spirits whisper, Amen.