Yaxchilan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
pre-Columbian archaeological site
About Yaxchilan
Yaxchilán is a large site located within the Lacodon Jungle on the Usumacinta River, which forms the border between Mexico and Guatemala. Roads do not go all the way to the archaeological site, so you will need to take a boat to get there. The site has been well documented and explored by various archaeological expeditions, and it's a well-maintained site administered by the INAH, however, its remote location makes it one of the least popular archaeological sites for travelers to visit. Most foreign tourists prefer sites that can be easily reached by air-conditioned luxury coaches. You may see few fellow visitors at Yaxchilán. Life was short and cheap in the Mayan world, especially in the city-states along the Usumacinta River where somebody was always fighting somebody. But wait, let's st
Where to Eat in Yaxchilan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Maya Ch'ol
- 🍴Restaurante Corazon de la Selva
Where to Stay in Yaxchilan
- 🏨Escudo Jaguar
- 🏨Hotel Nueva Alianza
- 🏨Posada Liz Beth
Yaxchilan Travel Guide Sections
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