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March / April: Holy Week
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In Palenque, in the state of Chiapas, you can find one the country's leading Mayan archaeological complexes. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987, the complex spreads over 17 km2 and has over 1,500 buildings.
The discoveries of the area reveal a profound artistic, scientific and mythological curiosity among the Mayan civilisation. The Temple of the Inscriptions and the Palace are the two most significant elements.