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The architectural complex spreads across 25 square kilometers and contains more than 200 structures, including pyramids, platforms, and residential buildings around the Main Plaza.

The settlement flourished between 400 and 1000 CE, developing from a small community in 600 BCE into a dominant regional capital of western Yucatan Peninsula.

The Temple of the Masks displays two stone sculptures at its base depicting the God of Dawn and the God of Sunset, reflecting Maya religious beliefs.

The archaeological zone opens daily from 8:00 to 17:00, with access from Campeche city through Federal Highways 180 and 261, located 55 kilometers southeast.

The inhabitants engineered an advanced hydraulic system of canals for water management, transportation, and defense, demonstrating their technological capabilities.

Location: Campeche

GPS coordinates: 19.59650,-90.22985

Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:08