Becán
A Maya city enclosed by a ring of defensive ditches. Its Río Bec-style towers and palaces can be climbed, and it is only 7 kilometers from Xpujil.
“Becán” means “the valley where water flows.” It refers to the artificial ditches that encircle the city for about 2 kilometers, which is extremely rare among Maya cities. The site contains several Río Bec-style buildings with false towers, a ball court, and a wide plaza. Some buildings can be climbed for wide views. The site is close to Highway 186. From Xpujil, a taxi takes about 10 minutes. Entry costs about 100-plus pesos, and the visit takes about 1.5 hours. It is often combined with Chicanná.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Chicanná
- Xpuhil Archaeological Site
- Hormiguero
- Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
- Río Bec
- Volcán de los Murciélagos
- Calakmul Museum of Nature and Archaeology
- Balamkú