Chunchucmil

The archaeological complex extends across 25 square kilometers of limestone terrain, featuring twelve pyramids ranging from 8 to 18 meters in height.

During its peak between 400-650 AD, the settlement supported a population of 31,000 to 43,000 inhabitants within its stone-walled residential compounds.

The site contains a network of stone pathways connecting residential groups, temples, and a central marketplace where inhabitants conducted trade activities.

Located 21 kilometers from Maxcanú along the road to San Simón, the site sits in a semi-arid zone with limited agricultural potential.

Archaeological evidence suggests inhabitants relied less on maize agriculture compared to other Maya sites, instead focusing on trade and wetland resources.

Location: Yucatán

GPS coordinates: 20.63856,-90.19022

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:54