Mayan Ruins: Chicanna

Balamku

Becan

Calakmul Ruins & Calakmul Biosphere

Chicanna

Dzibanche

Hormiguero

Kinichna

Kohunlich

Nadzcaan

Rio Bec

Xpuhil

Edzna

Chicanna

Situated 2 km west of Becan. Chicanna is a small site with 2 plazas and some well preserved structures. The main plaza has 3 excavated structures.

Structure in the main plaza has a fine example of a Rio Bec monster mouth doorway (the god itzamna) as well as some vestiges of paint and hieroglyphic's. The plaza shady and a nice place to sit and enjoy the quiet and spirit of the site, if you visit late afternoon climb to the top of structure to enjoy the sunset and flocks of parrots flying overhead.

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