Palenque was one of the most powerful Maya cities in history. Find out why this archeological site is attracting more visitors in modern-day Mexico.

Palenque was built around 100 B.C. and was abandoned around 800 A.D. That’s 900 years of civilization that came to an abrupt finish. In historical terms, our own civilization has yet to stand ...

Few Kings. Carrasco says the Palenque known to modernity is the product of a limited number of rulers, starting with Pakal the Great (603-683), his son, K'inich Kan Bahlam (635-702), and K'inich ...

Two services depart from Cancún Airport station both at 07.00 and 09.00, with one bound for Mérida, and the other operating on the full route to Palenque. Tickets are priced at Pesos 735 ($43.20) in ...

Palenque and its world -- An ancient city discovered -- Visitors spread the word -- Archaeology comes to Palenque -- The early lords -- The king of kings -- The house of resurrection -- Gods and ...