Visit remote Mayan ruins
Amble through the tranquil plazas and avenues of two lesser-known Mayan ruins, Bonampak and Yaxchilán, hidden in dense jungle.
The Mayan cities of Bonampak and Yaxchilán are intriguing focal points for a day trip into the Chiapas jungles. Bonampak is the more compact site, famous for its colourful hall of frescoes depicting scenes of Mayan life and ritual.
Larger Yaxchilán is accessible only by boat and seems completely hidden amongst the dense vegetation until it suddenly and spectacularly appears around a river bend. Howler monkeys, toucans and parrots inhabit the jungle that envelops the ruins, all adding to a sense of stumbling on an undiscovered ancient citadel.
Few visitors make the effort to reach these sites, but those that do are richly rewarded with their beauty, tranquillity and evocative rainforest setting.
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Why choose Journey Latin America for your holiday
We’ve been planning trips to Central and South America for over 45 years, longer than any other UK specialist. Every holiday is built around you by a Travel Expert who has been to the places they recommend, with support from your first enquiry to the day you fly home.
Rosie embarked on a year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. She is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others.
Finn discovered his passion for travel on an extensive 18-month trip to Latin America, experiencing the vibrant Carnaval in Rio, the end-of-the-world city of Ushuaia, trekking the Andes and volunteering on the Galápagos Islands.
Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.
Gary discovered what he had been missing with his first foray into the wilds of Latin America. In his role as Product Manager, he combines this personal obsession with years of industry experience to help ensure that travellers will fall for the region every bit as much as he has.
