Archaeological Zone Hochob
Located 55 km (34 miles) south of the city Hopelchén, Campeche
Not your prehispanic name because it received when it was discovered in the late nineteenth century, although it is known that means 'ears of corn'. Beginning with a few houses, the city grew with public and religious buildings constructed around. Those preserved were built between 600 and 900 AD. Surrounded by lush vegetation the place, though not large, is very nice.
It was a huge city with over ten ceremonial plazas during his heyday came to be populated by 10...
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The Mayan name means 'painted dome' referring to the decorations that were part of a fourth. Al...
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In an area surrounded by important archeological sites stands out this colonial construction of...
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