Bonampak Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
pre-Columbian archaeological site
About Bonampak
Bonampak is a fairly small archaeological site, and it is assumed that the city was small compared to other Maya cities at the time. The murals are the star attraction of Bonampak. Across the three temple rooms, they depict scenes from the Maya courts with stories of daily life in the cities, wars between rival city-states, and elaborate ceremonies regarded as the most elegant and sophisticated murals of pre-hispanic America. The paintings provide a unique perspective on Maya civilization while bearing testament to the Mayans mastery of fresco painting techniques. A replica of the temple rooms can be seen at the Anthropology Museum inMexico City. Scientists often study the replicas because the originals have faded and degraded somewhat due to oxygen and water getting into the temple rooms.
Where to Stay in Bonampak
- 🏨Campamento Chanaj - Margarito
- 🏨Campamento Río Lacanjá
Bonampak Travel Guide Sections
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