Hormiguero
A Río Bec site in the forest south of Xpujil, where the enormous monster-mouth doorway of Structure II is strikingly impressive.
Hormiguero means “ant nest.” The site is hidden in rainforest about 22 kilometers south of Xpujil, and you must travel along a dirt road to reach it. The doorway of Structure II is decorated with a huge monster mask flanked by false towers, and Structure V also has fine carvings. Visitors are very rare, and the site feels wild, with monkeys and birds often seen. After rain the road turns muddy, so it is best to hire a local guide or drive a high-clearance vehicle, and confirm the site is open before you set out.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Chicanná
- Becán
- Xpuhil Archaeological Site
- Río Bec
- Calakmul Biosphere Reserve
- Volcán de los Murciélagos
- Calakmul Museum of Nature and Archaeology
- Calakmul Archaeological Zone