Bonampak

The one-square-mile archaeological complex contains an Acropolis built into a hillside and a Grand Plaza with multiple ceremonial structures and buildings.

The site reached its peak in the late 8th century with 6,000 inhabitants before becoming dependent on the neighboring kingdom of Yaxchilan through military defeat.

The Temple of the Paintings preserves detailed murals depicting Maya court ceremonies, battle scenes, and royal lineage from the Late Classic period.

The entrance fee costs 95 pesos, with visiting hours from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, and visitors need to verify security conditions before traveling through remote areas.

The site contains 281 human figures in its murals, with some captions intentionally left blank, possibly due to deaths during the Maya civilization decline.

Location: Ocosingo

GPS coordinates: 16.70400,-91.06500

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:23