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The Balamku archaeological site is located 45 min. from Cabañas Aldea Maya, carretera Villahermosa - Chetumal/México 186 In Balamku, there is a frieze made of molded stucco and polychrome, unique in the Maya area, which was built between 550 and 650 AD. A close reading of this rich iconographic work, reveals a complex conceptual world of the ancient Maya.
Balamkú, which in Maya means "The Jaguar Temple" (balam-jaguar, ku-temple), has an approximate area of 1 sq. kilometer, and consists of 3 architectural groups: The South, Central and North Groups, of which only the first 2 have been partially excavated.
The site is open every day from 8:00 to 5:00. Admission fee: $40.00 pesos. Entrance
Archaeological Zone Balamku
The Balamku archaeological site is located 45 min. from Cabañas Aldea Maya, carretera Villahermosa - Chetumal/México 186 In Balamku, there is a frieze made of molded stucco and polychrome, unique in the Maya area, which was built between 550 and 650 AD. A close reading of this rich iconographic work, reveals a complex conceptual world of the ancient Maya.
Balamkú, which in Maya means "The Jaguar Temple" (balam-jaguar, ku-temple), has an approximate area of 1 sq. kilometer, and consists of 3 architectural groups: The South, Central and North Groups, of which only the first 2 have been partially excavated.
The site is open every day from 8:00 to 5:00. Admission fee: $40.00 pesos. Entrance
Calakmul biosphere reserve is one of the largest protected areas in Mexico. The area counts with many species of flora and fauna and it’s a paradise for photographers, bird watchers, and animal lovers in general.
Inside the biosphere, you will find located one of the most precious and biggest Mayan archaeological sites and the most popular in the region.
Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
Calakmul biosphere reserve is one of the largest protected areas in Mexico. The area counts with many species of flora and fauna and it’s a paradise for photographers, bird watchers, and animal lovers in general.
Inside the biosphere, you will find located one of the most precious and biggest Mayan archaeological sites and the most popular in the region.
Becán is the archeological site considered the capital of the Río Bec region during the Classic period.
The buildings’ most significant decorative elements include the stucco masks on the main façades, representing the city’s different cultural periods and reflecting the local elite’s ideological and dynastic importance.
HOURS
Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs. Maximum capacity 5 people at time.
Archaeological Zone of Becan
Becán is the archeological site considered the capital of the Río Bec region during the Classic period.
The buildings’ most significant decorative elements include the stucco masks on the main façades, representing the city’s different cultural periods and reflecting the local elite’s ideological and dynastic importance.
HOURS
Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs. Maximum capacity 5 people at time.
Xpujil composed of about 17 architectural group, The architectural style is called Río Bec and is typical of other ruins in the region. It combines the styles of the Petén region, of Guatemala with Chenes from central Campeche.
Open 8-5.
Admission 46 pesos. Free on Sundays for nationals and Mexican residents.
Xpuhil
Carretera Federal 186Xpujil composed of about 17 architectural group, The architectural style is called Río Bec and is typical of other ruins in the region. It combines the styles of the Petén region, of Guatemala with Chenes from central Campeche.
Open 8-5.
Admission 46 pesos. Free on Sundays for nationals and Mexican residents.
Chicanná is believed to have been a center for the rulers of the Río Bec region during the Classic period.
The site’s pre-Hispanic center consists of five monumental building complexes; construction work on them began at the dawn of the Common Era.
The most prominent pre-Hispanic structures are richly decorated, with stucco masks on their main façades, reflecting the ideological complexity of the ruling elite
it's located only 10km from Cabañas Aldea Maya
HOURS
Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs. Maximum capacity 30%, 50 people at time
ADMISSION
$65.00 pesos
Chicanná Archaeological Site
Chicanná is believed to have been a center for the rulers of the Río Bec region during the Classic period.
The site’s pre-Hispanic center consists of five monumental building complexes; construction work on them began at the dawn of the Common Era.
The most prominent pre-Hispanic structures are richly decorated, with stucco masks on their main façades, reflecting the ideological complexity of the ruling elite
it's located only 10km from Cabañas Aldea Maya
HOURS
Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs. Maximum capacity 30%, 50 people at time
ADMISSION
$65.00 pesos
Hormiguero". Located 21 km. from Cabañas Aldea Maya, the tour of the area outlines an atmosphere of calm and peace. In addition, being immersed in the vast jungle, moisture abounds allowing small plants to cover much of the structures and passages, providing a stage that will transport you to the splendor of this Mayan city.
Hormiguero has several beautifully carved structures with particularly notable details, such as Structure IV which has a façade with a large mask in rounded towers with unfinished staircases and, like a door, a monstrous mouth with jaws open, symbolizing a portal between the outside world and the underworld.
Hormiguero, Mexico
Hormiguero". Located 21 km. from Cabañas Aldea Maya, the tour of the area outlines an atmosphere of calm and peace. In addition, being immersed in the vast jungle, moisture abounds allowing small plants to cover much of the structures and passages, providing a stage that will transport you to the splendor of this Mayan city.
Hormiguero has several beautifully carved structures with particularly notable details, such as Structure IV which has a façade with a large mask in rounded towers with unfinished staircases and, like a door, a monstrous mouth with jaws open, symbolizing a portal between the outside world and the underworld.
Sightseeing
The Bat Volcano of Calakmul, Mexico is not actually a volcano and it might be more like a tornado, but it’s famously called Volcán de los Murciélagos. In Calakmul, there’s a limestone cave full of almost four million bats made up of eight different species, both insectivores and frugivores. The deep cave is located near or within the protected Calakmul Biosphere Reserve.
Zotz Cave
The Bat Volcano of Calakmul, Mexico is not actually a volcano and it might be more like a tornado, but it’s famously called Volcán de los Murciélagos. In Calakmul, there’s a limestone cave full of almost four million bats made up of eight different species, both insectivores and frugivores. The deep cave is located near or within the protected Calakmul Biosphere Reserve.
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Calakmul Archeological site closes on Mondays!
If you are planning to visit Calakmul, keep in mind that due to road resurfacing work on the access road Calakmu Archeological site closes every Monday until further notice!