Palenque is a medium sized Mayan archeological site in the foothills of the Tumbalá mountains of Chiapas. At its height, it probably held around 6,000 people, though it was long abandoned by the time the Spanish arrived. It contains some of the finest Mayan architecture, sculpture and bas-relief carvings to survive. When Father Lorenzo de [...]
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When paying a visit to the destination known as the “Island of the Swallows,” tourists will find a world of beauty, sun, and fun situated in the Caribbean Sea. Cozumel is an island that allows individuals to explore the eastern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. While scuba diving and the breathtaking natural surroundings are some [...]