Here, in the shadow of the magnificent pyramids, and accompanied by the distinctive call of the howler monkey, learn about the royal families of Tikal as told by their carved stone monuments. For example, the Golden Age here began in 682 AD when King Ah Cacau began his reign. This temple was constructed in one building stage and contains his burial chamber. Today s flight takes us to Palenque. Time permitting, we will spend the afternoon in the ruins of Palenque.
Dinner is free.
These vivid colored paintings were not completed, and the boy prince probably never became a king as the city collapsed shortly after this. Bonampak is well known for its murals, but the immense stelae , or carved monuments, here are equally lovely they tell of the center's close relationship with nearby Yaxchil n. Overnight in a remote, simple jungle lodge. Similar to the Amazon in s outh a merica, this river contains the largest volume of water flowing in c entral a merica. Located deep within the rain forest on an oxbow of the river, Yaxchil n was until very recently almost inaccessible.