Oxkintok

One of the oldest cities in Yucatan, stelas and inscriptions found here have provided valuable information on the Mayan culture. Its architecture is representative of the splendid Puuc style. This arqueological site is located at 5 Km. southeast of Maxcanu village. Its main access is over the village of Calcehtok. Its arquitecture belongs the "early puuc" style. It lists four arquitectural groups called Ah-Canul, May, Satunsat and Dzib.

Ah-Canul group:

Make stand out the following buildings: The Chi'Ich palace, which belongs the puuc period; this could be deduced for the characteristic type of dome and the ornamentation of mosaic stone that upgrade the west facade. The devils palace, called this way by people of the area due to a found character sculpted in a monolithic column; it's a small building of 3 rooms.

The May group: Stands out the structure May-6, which is a small palace type building. Its main characteristic is the external ornamentation in the small pillars and stone drums in ring form.

The Satunsat group: The called structure labyrinth or "satunsat" is a remarkable sample of the variety of the mayan architecture; this building produces a very pleasant visual impression.

The Dzib group: The less known.

Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. everyday. Free entrance on Sunday and holidays.

Source: INEGI/SECTUR