| An adventure holiday or gap year abroad should | | | | King Pacal was a Mayan leader who ruled the |
| always be filled with excitement and new | | | | empire for more than six decades. He is known in |
| experiences, and Brits are sure to find both on a | | | | the modern world for predicting the end of the |
| trip to Mexico. | | | | world time cycle as we know it in 2012. |
| Filled with history and a wide variety of cultural | | | | Other important monuments which can be seen |
| sights, the country is the perfect destination for a | | | | on a visit to the ancient ruins include the El Palacio |
| gap year abroad and an ideal place for a | | | | and its high tower. |
| thrill-seeking break. | | | | Visitors should try and head for an adventure |
| Visitors planning on jetting off for an adventure | | | | tour to Palenque in the early hours of the |
| holiday to Mexico as part of a gap year abroad | | | | morning, when the jungle fog in the area gives |
| should make sure that they make time in their | | | | the already spectacular sight of the ruins an eerie |
| itinerary to head to the ancient ruined city of | | | | feel and adds to the amazing experience. |
| Palenque. | | | | Other activities in Mexico |
| This spectacular sight is nestled in the foothills of | | | | While a trip to the ruined city of Palenque is an |
| the Tumbala mountains and a Mexico tour with an | | | | essential for anyone taking a Mexico tour, a visit |
| experienced guide can help visitors make sure | | | | to the country would also not be complete |
| they see every inch of this incredible relic. | | | | without a day of relaxing on the beach and a |
| A small group tour is ideal for a visit to Palenque, | | | | night in its vibrant bars and clubs. |
| as this allows visitors to witness the city with | | | | Famed for its beaches, Mexico is truly the best |
| company but also allows them to get away from | | | | place in the world to top up a tan. Lie on the |
| the crowds and experience the beautiful temples | | | | sandy beaches which dot its coastline and gaze up |
| and ancient structures of the area on their own. | | | | at the blue sky above and ahead at the crystal |
| Palenque, ancient ruins nestled in beautiful jungle | | | | waters of the sea. |
| A visit to Palenque is a great way for those on | | | | Lying on the beach, book in hand, is a brilliant way |
| an adventure tour to Mexico to experience two | | | | for those on an adventure holiday to Mexico to |
| sides of the country - its ancient and historical | | | | chill out and appreciate being away from the |
| side and its natural side, as the city is situated | | | | stress and bustle of everyday life at home. |
| deep within the Mexican jungle. | | | | For those looking for more of a fun-filled day on |
| Visitors are advised to take a waterproof jacket | | | | the Mexican coastline, there is always the option |
| on a visit to Palenque, as despite the brilliant | | | | to hire a jet ski and ride the beautiful blue ocean, |
| weather in Mexico, at certain times of the year | | | | or just go swimming and enjoy the warm sea |
| the jungle can get extremely humid and damp. | | | | and views to the bottom afforded by the crystal |
| First discovered by archaeologists in the 19th | | | | waters. |
| century, Palenque is thought to be home to more | | | | After a day of lounging around, heading to a great |
| than 500 ancient structures. Excavations are still | | | | restaurant and fun bar is a great way of topping |
| ongoing at the site although many buildings have | | | | off an evening. |
| already been uncovered. | | | | Mexico is known for its delicious cuisine and a |
| These include the beautiful Temple of the | | | | holiday to the country could give people the |
| Inscriptions, a real focal point of the ruins and a | | | | chance to sample food including tortilla wraps filled |
| must see on an adventure tour to Palenque. | | | | with spicy meat and vegetables, burritos stuffed |
| Sitting atop the structure - which is nine layers tall | | | | with grilled chicken and piquant salsa or a bowl of |
| - is a temple and inside the monument is the | | | | nachos with dips including a traditional Mexican |
| tomb of King Pacal. | | | | favourite, guacamole. |