Bonampak

Bonampak Archaeological Zone Mayan world means "painted walls" located in the heart of the Lacandona Jungle, whose peak occurred during the rule of Jaguar-Knotted Eye who ascended the throne of Bonampak in 743 AD. C. The portrait of its last ruler Chaan Muan II, whose mandate began in 776 AD. C., was reflected in the stelae, lintels and mural paintings that are still preserved. Of the complex, only the Great Plaza and the Acropolis are explored. In the first stands the magnificent Stela 1, which shows Chaan Muan II dressed in great luxury to celebrate the fifth year of his rule. On the acropolis, which follows the unevenness of the land, the painting building was built. It has three chambers, in the first one the presentation ceremony is shown, by the ruling family of the heir to the throne and the provisioning of the lord by various servants. In the same room is the scene of the procession of the musicians. The two chambers show the scene of the battle and the trial of the prisoners. It highlights the presence of Chaan Muan II with a large jaguar skin headdress. The battle occurred on August 2, 792 AD. C. There is still no consensus on whether it is the crushing of a peasant rebellion or the victory over a neighboring group. In chamber three it depicts the sumptuous military victory celebration ceremony. In it there are representations of dancers, nobles and musicians, all in the presence of Chaan Muan II who performs a self-sacrifice to offer his blood to the gods.

From Palenque, along federal highway 199 that goes to Ocosingo, travel 10 kilometers to the junction with the Southern Border highway, continue along it until you reach the San Javier intersection, which is located at kilometer 122, at this point you will take the deviation towards Lacanjá Chansayab, 4 kilometers away, you will reach the Bonampak cruiser; where you will board a public transport that takes you along 9 kilometers of dirt road to the Bonampak Archaeological Zone.

Box office and restroom service module.

Hours: Monday to Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Open every day of the year.

Visitors are introduced to the archaeological zone in Lacandon community vehicles that charge for access and are independent of INAH.