RUINS OF THE MAYA CIVILISATION

PALENQUE

MEXICO

Mexico’s most famous ruin is Chichen Itza and, while it should be on your must-see list, there are countless other equally, if not more, impressive Maya ruins. One of them is the ancient, wealthy city of Palenque, which was originally known as Lakamha.

Palenque’s limestone architecture is stunning and led to the ruins being made a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The remains date from 226 BCE to 799 and were discovered by Europeans in the late 18th century. Importantly, they are well conserved despite centuries of being covered by dense jungle. As if to add to the mystique, eight rivers wind