Hochob, Maya archaeological site in Campeche, Mexico

Hochob is a Maya site on a flattened natural hill about 30 meters high, measuring roughly 200 meters east-west and 50 meters north-south. Its structures are grouped around three plazas; the East Palace (Structure I) has three rooms over 22 meters long, and the Main Palace (Structure II) carries a full Itzamná mask around its entrance.

The settlement developed during the Late Classic Period and reflects the architectural practices of that time. An explorer documented it in 1887 and published the first photographs, bringing international attention to this archaeological site.

The name Hochob means "place of the corncobs" in Maya. On the Main Palace, the central doorway is framed as the open jaws of the Earth Monster, with the lower jaw formed by a small platform bearing fangs at its ends; the corners carry cascades of Chaac masks seen in profile.

The site is located roughly 14 kilometers from the nearby village of Chencoh and is reached by a local road. Visitors should expect uneven staircases and exposed archaeological structures, so wearing proper footwear is important.

A life-size replica of one of Hochob's main facades stands in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. The original it copies is the central mask of Structure II, where the open jaws of the Earth Monster form the doorway and Chaac masks run down the corners.