La Amelia

The archaeological complex spans 0.74 square kilometers and contains four distinct groups with two sections featuring monumental architecture and 13 residential clusters.

The settlement operated as a polity during the Late Classic period from 600 to 830 CE and participated in conflicts between Tikal and Calakmul.

The central plaza contains the Group of the Three Pyramids, with structures ranging from 3 to 8 meters in height representing Maya architectural traditions.

The forest park surrounding the main site receives maintenance from the nearby village of San Francisco El Tumbo and sits 4 kilometers south of La Florida.

The Hieroglyphic Stairway at La Amelia features carved stone steps displaying human figures and Maya writing systems discovered during the 1937 survey.

Location: Sayaxché

GPS coordinates: 16.52639,-90.42278

Latest update: March 14, 2025 15:06