Palenque, Chiapas — Travelrags

Lonely PlanetSep 20

Offering gorgeous beaches, world-class food, culture, nature and adventure, these places in Mexico are ones you’ll remember forever.

Beguiling and best-preserved Maya ruins

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PalenqueSightBeguiling and best-preserved Maya ruins
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