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Edzna Archaeological Site - Campeche - Mexico

Posted: August 13, 2021

Zona Arqueológica de Edzna in the State of Campeche, Mexico. Off the main tourist route and definitely worth your time to go and have a look!
Edzna Campeche
​Edzná was one of 4 Mayan cities in Campeche. The other 3 being: Xtampak, Calakmul and Becán.

It was the most important pre-Columbian city in Western Campeche. It was founded around 600 BC and occupied until 1500 AD, when, along with most Mayan cities, it was simply abandoned for reasons unknown.
edzna archaeological zone

Where is the Edzna Archaeological Site?

The archaeological site of the ancient city of Edzná is 55 km from the Walled City of Campeche in the state of the same name:
Having visited Tikal and Palenque in the last 10 days, which are both superb, I wasn't expecting too much at Edzna. I mean, if they were going to be good, then there would be at least a backpackers' hostel in Campeche to cater for the travellers, right?

I am always happy to blaze my own trail by visiting the lesser-known sites as well as the most popular ones and make my own comparisons. Draw my own conclusions.

But the Edzna Archaeological Site was quite the surprise.


The Plataforma de los Embajadores:
Edzna Mexico
Nohochná - The Large House 135m long, covering almost the entire eastern side of the site:
Edzna ruins
It was very common to find buildings decorated with masks. Here, 1 of 2 stucco (similar to plaster) masks found in 1988, which represent the sun god:
Templo de Mascarones Edzna
The Edificio de Los Cinco Pisos - the five-storey building - main focal point of La Gran Acropolis:
Edificio de los Cinco Pisos Edzná Mexico
El Templo del Norte - The north temple:
El Templodel Norte Ednza Mexico
La Gran Acropolis:
La Gran Acropolis Edzná
El Templo del Noroeste:
El Temple del noroeste Edzna
Edzna archaeological site
La Gran Acropolis - the Great Acropolis:
La Gran Acropolis Edzná
La Gran Acropolis Edzná Mexico
​The Edificio de Los Cinco Pisos:
Zona Arqueológica de Edzná, Mexico
"Nomadic Backpacker woz ere" August 2021
Nomadic Backpacker does Edzna Mexico
 

​How to get to Edzná from Campeche using public transportation

​Colectivos run, as and when, from Chihuahua opposite the main market just outside the walled historic centre.
Collectivo Campeche to Edzna
​I left at 9 am and arrived at Edzna at 10 am. The fare is 45MXN.

The driver informed me that a return colectivo comes by at 12:40, which it did. There are others, but this one gives ample time to explore Edzná.

​How much does it cost to enter the Edzná Archaeological site?

In August 2021, the entrance fee was 65MXN

What are the opening hours of the Edzná Archaeological site?

​In August 2021, the opening hours were  Monday to Sunday, 9 am until 3 pm:
Edzna entry fees

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