Zona Arqueologica de Yaxchilan

Welcome, intrepid travelers and fellow scholars, to the profound and shadowed realm of Yahsh-chee-lahn. You have already embarked upon a remarkable journey simply to stand where you are right now. …

We now approach our first architectural marvel, officially designated as Building Nineteen, though it is much more famously, and appropriately, known as The Labyrinth. Look at the imposing structure before us. …

Emerging from the shadowy confines of The Labyrinth, you now stand upon the sweeping expanse of the Great Plaza. This massive clearing was the throbbing, public heart of Yaxchilan. …

We have crossed the Great Plaza, and our eyes are naturally drawn upward. The architects of Yaxchilan were brilliant landscape designers. …

You have conquered the steep ascent and arrived at the summit of the Great Acropolis. Take a moment to catch your breath and turn around. …

Leaving the grandeur of Building Thirty-Three, we follow narrow, root-tangled paths cut directly into the dense jungle foliage. We are venturing away from the monumental public spaces and moving laterally across the elevated…

We now begin our journey back down from the heights of the Acropolis, navigating a different path that winds its way down the steep flank of the hill, returning us toward the river's edge. The descent requires careful footing, as…

We have returned to the muddy banks of the Usumacinta River, where our boats patiently wait to carry us back against the current to Frontera Corozal. As you step aboard and take your seat, look back one final time at the dense…