Backpacking in Mexico - Edzna archaeological zone
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!
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 in around 600 BC and occupied until the 1500AD when along with most Mayan cities, was simply abandoned for reasons unknown.
It was the most important pre-Columbian city in Western Campeche. It was founded in around 600 BC and occupied until the 1500AD when along with most Mayan cities, was simply abandoned for reasons unknown.
55km from the city of Campeche, the archaeological site of the ancient city of Edzná is well worth a visit.
Having in the last 10 days, seen Tikal and Palenque and Teotihuacán, Monte Albán and Mitla over 6 months ago, I was thinking that I wasn't going to be overly impressed with such a small and rarely visited site.
How wrong I was.
The Plataforma de los Embajadores:
Having in the last 10 days, seen Tikal and Palenque and Teotihuacán, Monte Albán and Mitla over 6 months ago, I was thinking that I wasn't going to be overly impressed with such a small and rarely visited site.
How wrong I was.
The Plataforma de los Embajadores:
Nohochná - The Large House 135m long covering almost the entire eastern side of the site:
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:
The Edificio de Los Cinco Pisos - the five-storey building - main focal point of La Gran Acropolis:
El Templo del Norte - The north temple:
La Gran Acropolis:
El Templo del Noroeste:
La Gran Acropolis - the Great Acropolis:
The Edificio de Los Cinco Pisos:
"Nomadic Backpacker woz ere" August 2021
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.
I left at 9 am and arrived at Edzna at 10 am. 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.
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.
Campeche to Edzna with a Shuttle:
If you prefer to book a shuttle, you can do that through GotToGo:
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How much does it cost to enter the Edzná Archaeological site?
As of August 2021, the entrance fee is 65MXN
What are the opening hours of the Edzná Archaeological site?
It is currently open Monday to Sunday, 9 am until 3 pm
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