Santa Rosa Xtampak

The Mayan city of the old walls

The most important city in the region of the Chenes (one of the Mayan architectural styles), whose name, Xtampak, means “the city of the old walls,” is considered the regional pre-Hispanic capital of the Mayan world, and recognized as the largest archaeological site in the state of Campeche.In the Late Classic Period between 600 and 800 A.D., Santa Rosa Xtampak became an important and politically-recognized entity, as shown by the extent of its territory and its monumental buildings.

The heart of the old city comprises a series of interconnected courtyards and squares and some relatively isolated groups.A wide walkway with an altar near its eastern end connects the Palace Square with the foundation of a pyramid in the Northeast Group. Santa Rosa Xtampak is one of the few places in the region where there are both smooth and sculptured stelae.

How to get there

Located 137 km from the city of Campeche, in the municipality of Hopelchen. Take federal highway 261; at kilometer 79, you’ll see a detour onto a paved road that goes to the site (32 km).

Schedule

Every day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services

Parking, service unit, bookstore, restrooms, satellite phone, external signage, explanatory and restrictive signage.

Website

Archaeological Site Operation Officer Irma Cantun Mata Email: [email protected]