Comallis Pluss bus station.

The Maya ruins of Comalcalco.

Comalcalco is the westernmost city-state of the Maya civilization.



First view of Temple 1.

There are 9 major temples.

Comalcalco is unique in the Maya world...

...for it's brick-and-mortar construction technique.

Nice stucco base.





The frog.

Temple 1 - 25 m (82 ft) is the tallest single structure.

Dang it's hot!



Temple 2.



Plaza Norte had 3 altars.

Temple 3.



Temples 6, 7, 8.



Temple 6 - temple of the sun God.

Nice brickwork.

Temple 7 - temple of the Seated Figure.





Temple 8 - temple of the Jaguar.

Plaza Acropolis.

The Great Acropolis - 35 m (115 ft).



Temple 9 - temple of the Nine Lords, the crypt.





Acropolis north stairs.



Plaza Hundido - sunken plaza in The Palace.



Probably a snake head.



Top of The Palace.

Beautiful jungle colors.

North view.



Temples 1, 2, 3.

Comalcalco town market.

Yum!

5 tacos and a coke for 6.50 USD.

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