Half day at the Edzná archaeological site
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Half day at the Edzná archaeological site
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Half day at the Edzná archaeological site
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Shared service tour. Duration 4 hr.
Guided tour of one of the most important archaeological sites in the country.
The archaeological site of Edzná is a must during your next visit to the state of Campeche.
It is considered that this city came to occupy an area of approximately 25 km2 and, to date, have been located a little more than 200 structures, including foundations, platforms, buildings and housing complexes, of which have been explored the buildings that are around the Great Plaza, as the Great Acropolis, the Platform of the Knives, the Annex of the Knives, the Big House.
Itinerary
Zona Arquelogica Edzna
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedYou can visit the ancient capital of the Mayan World during the Classic period, the archaeological zone of Edzná is one of the must-see spots during your next visit to the state of Campeche. In the Small Acropolis there is also a raised quadrangular platform, with four buildings, in which architectural features of the Puuc style can be seen; one of the structures has a staircase in which glyphs with geometric, animal and human images are distinguished.Gran Acrópolis
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Great Acropolis is perhaps the most representative set of Edzná; It is a large raised platform with a quadrangular plan, on which some eleven or twelve structures were erected. The general style of the ensemble shows a great cultural influence from the Guatemalan Petén.Plataforma de los Cuchillos
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeA good example of Puuc architecture (derived from the earliest style of construction known as Petén, from Edzná is the Plataforma de los Cuchillos, located in the northern part of the archaeological site. An offering of flint knives found in that place earned the name by which this structure is currently known, which was accessed by stairways located on its four sides. The building had 20 rooms, of which 12 had vaulted ceilings that have not been preserved and eight more were roofed with perishable materials.
What's included
INCLUDED
Travel insurance
All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees to the archaeological zone
NOT INCLUDED
Food and drinks
Additional information
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Valle de Edzna, Carretera 180 Entronque Con la 188, Se Localiza a 55 KM de la Ciudad de Campeche, Campeche, Campeche, Mexico
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