Palenque Temple of Inscriptions

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"Buried deep in the jungles of Chiapas, the Temple of the Inscriptions at Palenque is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous as one of the few Maya temples built to house a tomb—the tomb of Pakal; his pyramid held an amazing 20-ton sarcophagus with images of him falling into the underworld, and his body was found covered with jewelry and gifts, a discovery that revealed Maya treasures. Most visitors reach Palenque via the ADO bus system, and with the launch of the Tren Maya it is becoming easier to access thanks to a train stop in Palenque." - Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger left New York City for a life on the road. She has spent the majority of her career traveling and living in Mexico, and is passionate about seeing destinations in a slow-paced, immersive manner. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines