Calakmul Campeche, Mexico

CALAKMUL

Description:	Calakmul reached its zenith between A.D. 500 and 850 and was one of the greatest cities in Mesoamerica. It was an important regional capital during the Early Classic period and boasts one of the largest if not largest structures in the Maya world.
Of Interest:	A 1,200 year old mummy was found in a tomb at Calakmul.
Visit Time:	4-8 hr
Sites Close By:	Balamku - Becan - Chicanna - Xpuhil

State: Campeche Location: Go 2.4 km east of Conhaus on highway 186 then proceed 53.9 lm south on the wide dirt road until you hit the fork in the road. Take the west side for 8.5 km.

Balamku Becan Calakmul Chicanna

Dzibilnocac* Edzna** Hochob* Xpujil*

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