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Photo of the Week: Majestic Mayan Ruins of Palenque in Chiapas Jungle, Mexico

Photo of the Week: Majestic Mayan Ruins of Palenque in Chiapas Jungle, Mexico

Deep within the lush jungle of Chiapas, southern Mexico, the ancient Mayan ruins of Palenque stand amid some of Mexico's most breathtaking landscapes. As you wander between towering temples in the humid tropical air, the haunting calls of howler monkeys echo from the canopy, revealing this as one of Mesoamerica's most vital pre-Hispanic cities. Ascend the grand temples and the central Palace for panoramic views stretching endlessly into the verdant jungle.


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