Palenque is a famous Classic Maya site located in the lush tropical forest of the state of Chiapas in the Maya Lowlands of Mexico. The site is well known for its elegant temples and buildings emerging from the green forest, the amount of carved monuments and stucco reliefs, as well as the impressive findings of royal tombs and offering, among which the famous Tomb of Pakal the Great, and the Tomb of the Red Queen (Reina Roja).
Palenque is located in the northwest of Chiapas, about 290 km from the capital, Tuxtla Gutierrez. The archaeological zone is about 7.5 km from the modern town of Palenque and is reachable by car or public transport. The site entrance is next to the parking lot and leads the visitor directly to the site main plaza.