This is the perfect home base for visiting the Mayan ruins of Bonampak, Yaxchilan, Palenque and the Lacandon jungle; especially when the more touristy Palenque isn't really your thing. The working ranch with its 4 cabanas is right in the middle between Palenque and Bonampak (1h each direction, highway 307) and offers unexpected luxury for this part of the world.... More

I stayed there with my wife and three other couples. It was simply unforgettable. One of the best trios our lives, and we have been to many place in the five continents. From swimming in the river, riding to Piedras Negras on a fast boat and driving to Bonampak, Willy outworks himself to make sure you have an unbelievable time.... More

I've stayed here on two different occasions and have never had any complaints at all. Willy Fonseca has some really nice cabins and the food offered at his restaurant is delicious as well. I would recommend this lodge to anyone who travels to the area, and if you stay there, you'll never forget it. It's absolutely AMAZING!

This was a great homebase for seeing Palenque, Yaxchilan, and Bonampak. (Vallescondido is located about halfway between Palenque and Bonampak). The lodging is on a working ranch, and you can get breakfast and dinner served at the open-air restaurant. We even had them pack us box lunches for our sightseeing days. All the food was wonderful. We had 3 adults... More

Vallescondido is THE place to stay if you want to make an expedition to the Piedras Negras ruins on the Guatemala side of the Usumacinta River, as well as visiting Palenque, Bonampak and Yaxchilan in Chiapas, Mexico. Vallescondido is owned and run by "Senor Willy" Escondido and his son Cecil. It includes a delightful open-air restaurant, 5 cabanas and 3... More