Oct 27, 2009 - Palenque

Nous partons donc tot le lendemain en direction de Palenque. ... Il y a pres de Palenque un important site archeologique du meme nom. ... Al dia siguiente llegamos hasta Palenque, en donde se encuentran unas ruinas mayas del mismo nombre. ...

Mar 17, 2009 - Mexico: Palenque

It was then off to Palenque, also in the Chiapas, to check out the ancient Mayan ruins. ... Really interesting, although we were too poor to afford a tour we managed to move between a few groups to get some free info! Also went on a trip to two waterfalls around the Palenque area, Miso-Ha and Agua Zul which were pretty beautiful and mainly filled with Mexicans, who will only swim fully clothes in shirts and shorts! Pretty funny, and yes the tourists sure stood out. ... Luckily managed to make it back to our cabin in the jungle in our collectivo (shared van for Mexicans) with the driver who seemed to enjoy the challenge of overtaking two buses and a few cars in a row on blind corners and windy roads.It was then off to Palenque, also in the Chiapas, to check out the ancient Mayan ruins. ... Really interesting, although we were too poor to afford a tour we managed to move between a few groups to get some free info! Also went on a trip to two waterfalls around the Palenque area, Miso-Ha and Agua Zul which were pretty beautiful and mainly filled with Mexicans, who will only swim fully clothes in shirts and shorts! Pretty funny, and yes the tourists sure stood out. ... Luckily managed to make it back to our cabin in the jungle in our collectivo (shared van for Mexicans) with the driver who seemed to enjoy the challenge of overtaking two buses and a few cars in a row on blind corners and windy roads....

Mar 7, 2009 - Water, water everywhere

Today was another in a series of free days with 'optional' sightseeing tours planned by our fearless leaders.Today was another in a series of free days with 'optional' sightseeing tours planned by our fearless leaders....

Mar 6, 2009 - Our favorite so far

Once again it was up early and on the road 'carpool' fashion so that we could get to the ruins in Palenque right as they opened. ... Because of this the ruins at Palenque are much lusher and greener with the jungle often times growing right up to the temples. ... As with other ruins we've visited Palenque was built by the Mayan people. ... The other unique building here at Palenque is the Palace. ... Palenque also had alot of relief carvings and glyphs, some of which are now on display in the museum located on site. ...

Mar 5, 2009 - Campeche to Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Today was basically a ride “from here to there” with little of interest in between. We reached the town of Palenque by 4:00 PM and took a short tour looking for suitable digs. ... They are very inexpensive) Tomorrow we plan on exploring the ancient Mayan city of Palenque and perhaps the famed waterfalls at Agua Azul if we can fit it all in to our day. ...

Mar 5, 2009 - A four state day.

Mar 3, 2009 - A Long Travel Day to Palenque

March 3, 2009 -- Paamul to Palenque We were up and going bright and early this morning. ... We found ourselves at that Pemex by mid afternoon and owing to the fact that we found no other camping sites between there and Palenque, we decided we'd continue to Palenque for the night. ... Given that the the traffic gradually increased as we neared the turn-off to Palenque (route 199) and significant construction on the road, the hour or so of night time driving was stressful. ... We picked a Palenque campground (Los Leones' Hotel, Resturant and Trailer Park) listed in the Mexican Camping (Church's 3rd edition) guide that was identified as accommodating large rigs. ... It was on the turn-off from Mexico 199 on the road to the ruins at Palenque. ...

Feb 28, 2009 - R & R

Today was a free day, and my sore back really appreciated it. Linda had planned to return to the Palenque ruins, and we needed to grocery shop. ... We started out by sleeping late (8 am) as we had gotten tired of the alarm clock at 6:30.Today was a free day, and my sore back really appreciated it. Linda had planned to return to the Palenque ruins, and we needed to grocery shop. ... We started out by sleeping late (8 am) as we had gotten tired of the alarm clock at 6:30....

Feb 27, 2009 - Palenque

Now we are really in the rain forest.Now we are really in the rain forest....

Jan 25, 2009 - Maya Bell Campground Near Palenque

Sunday January 25…10:30pm Had a good sleep, although there was a little bit of truck traffic through the night. This is Mexico! We stopped 25 kms outside the town of Palenque (pop about 35,000) and got some more gas. ... 60 US) each to enter Palenque National Park where the ruins are located. ... There are several small hotels and campgrounds along this road.Sunday January 25…10:30pm Had a good sleep, although there was a little bit of truck traffic through the night. This is Mexico! We stopped 25 kms outside the town of Palenque (pop about 35,000) and got some more gas. ... 60 US) each to enter Palenque National Park where the ruins are located. ... There are several small hotels and campgrounds along this road....

Jun 25, 2008 - Merida-Palenque

Long travel day today – 9 hours on the bus but some great views of Mexico, everything green and lush due to the wet season here. Mayan ruins of Palenque tour in the morning. ... Everyone feeling a bit worse for wear from the night before.Long travel day today – 9 hours on the bus but some great views of Mexico, everything green and lush due to the wet season here. Mayan ruins of Palenque tour in the morning. ... Everyone feeling a bit worse for wear from the night before....

May 26, 2008 - Palenque

We traveled most of the day to get to Palenque. ... The bus was freezing cold.We traveled most of the day to get to Palenque. ... The bus was freezing cold....