Edzna Arqueological Site
The House of the Itzaes.
Itza is the name of a lineage of Chontal origin who settled on the site and by extension; residents of other settlements to all the inhabitants of this ancient Mayan city as “Itzaes” referred; here comes your name, Edzna / Itzna: “House of the Itza”.
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Edzna was a regional capital in which its inhabitants built an ingenious system of broad and long canals and reservoirs to capture, store and distribute water. They also had wide walkways stone informed several major architectural ensembles. In Edzna can also see several architectural styles that occurred over time: Peten, Chenes, and Puuc Late.In the center of the Main Plaza Edzna is located, a large quadrangular space which constitutes the heart of the old city which point the highest number of monumental constructions site sits; in its northern and southern sectors are two sacbes or causeways were used for internal circulation. Its square shape confirms the importance of the cardinal points were the Maya worldview. The most sacred direction was east, where the sun was
Price
$46.00 pesos
How to get there
Edzna is located 55 k. southeast of the city of Campeche. Access is via the federal highway 180; at km. 45 takes a detour to Highway 261 leading to the archaeological site. Another road leading to the area is the road passing through the villages of China Nohacal Pocyaxum and at a distance of 48 km. starting from the city of Campeche.
Schedule
Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs
Suggestions and Information
Wear comfortable shoes, preferably athletic, long pants preferably cotton, long-sleeved shirt and a hat or palicate. Remember that you’ll be in the jungle, and should bring mosquito repellent.We recommend going in the afternoon, when the sun goes down, to observe the multimedia sound and light show “Light of the Itza” which recalls the splendor of the site and the customs of the Mayan people who inhabited. This event takes place Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 20:00 hrs. in summer and at 19:00 hrs. in winter. Ticket sales are made in the archaeological site.
Encargada de Operación de Zonas Arqueológicas Irma Cantún MataCorreo electrónico: [email protected]
