Edzná
A Maya city 55 km southeast of Campeche, where the five-story pyramid and the great plaza make for a must-see day trip.
Edzná is one of the most important Maya sites in Campeche State, flourishing roughly between 600 and 900 CE. Its core, the Five-Story Building, is a stepped pyramid combining palace and temple functions, facing a wide plaza. Around the plaza are other structures, including the Temple of the Night and the Great Acropolis, and some stucco masks are partially preserved. The site sees few visitors and feels peaceful. Entry costs under 100 pesos. The drive or a hired car from the old town takes about an hour, some travel agencies run half-day tours, and there are occasional light shows in the evening.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Fuerte de San José el Alto
- Mercado Pedro Sáinz de Baranda
- Baluarte de San Pedro
- Puerta de Tierra
- Mansión Carvajal
- Campeche Cathedral
- Baluarte de Santiago (Xmuch Haltún Botanical Garden)
- Historic Fortified Town of Campeche