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| "Temple Of The Owl." Dzibanché Archaeological Ruins, Campache, México. |
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| "Temple Of The Lintels" or "Temple Six." Dzibanché Archaeological Ruins, Campache, México. |
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Dzibanché, Quintana Roo, (pronounced "jee-ban-CHEH"). A Mayan ruin now considered in the Río Bec Region. A word about the Río Bec Region. The words Río Bec refer to a style of the temple pyramids which are located in the central Maya lowlands. The temple-pyramids are characterized by a unique architectural style that began to appear during the seventh century A.D. and continued into the early twelfth century A.D. The temple - pyramids usually have what is called a range-type of building with a similar looking, nonfunctional tower; on each of the opposit ends of the range-type building. As the height of the twin towers increases, the twin towers narrow; giving the illusion of being greater in height than they actually are. In addition, the twin-towers appear to have stairs along their faces leading to the temple that rests atop them. However, the steps are only a design motif that creates the illusion of functional stairs. The temples, which appear to be located on the singular platform at the top each of the Río Bec towers are solid masses of design stone, with no interior rooms, so they are inoperative as well. Also, there are Pseudo-doorways, built into niches, located at the fronts of the temples, giving the temple the appearance of having a functional door. The purpose of the Río Bec temple-pyramids is unknown at this time. But, they are pretty! Dzibanché, means "writing on wood", its name comes from the fact that Temple VI has contains a large lintel made of quebracho wood that bears eight glyphs that date to 618 AD. Dzibanché was a major site in this Mayan area during the Classic Period (300-900 A.D) and its inhabitants settled on some 40 sq. km. of hills surrounded by flatland. Throughout this area they built homes and buildings for worship, as well as public buildings which were the center of their community's social and economic life. The site's most important complex is made of several plazas surrounded by palaces and platforms from which temples rise that are decorated with Peten-style crests. The most notable of these plazas care Temples 1 and 2, as well as a Small Acropolis, called the "Unknown Building". A Ball Court is located away from the main structures of the civic-ceremonial complex. The Mayas tried to build their cities near water, and beside some natural water sources, this site contains several chultunes or underground excavations that serve as water collection structures. The "Must See" structures are, the "Temple Of The Owl" and the "Temple Of The Lintels." To get to travelers should take federal highway 186 same that leads to Kohunlich, turning off on the road to Morocoy village, and then six kilometers to the northeast in a dirt road and we come to the archaeological site.
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We have links on this page that will connect you with several of the best hotels in Campeche. We suggest getting a hotel and then letting them arrange either a car or a tour of Campeche and/or the Río Bec Region. If you call their Concierge Services ahead of your arrival, all of this can be pre-arranged for you. Our best choice for exploring this region is the Chicanna Ecovillage Resort at Xpujil. It is a nice place to stay but don't expect a 5 star rating hotel. There are no other nice places to stay in this central location. Hotels that are higher rated are only in Campeche. We make arrangements this way all the time, when traveling in Mexico. It is safe and it works!!! We have never experienced a problem, doing it this way! The Ing. Alberto Acuña Ongay International Airport (IATA: CPE, ICAO: MMCP), also known as Campeche International Airport, is the international airport located in Campeche, Campeche, Mexico. It handles the national and international air traffic of the city of Campeche. It's operated by Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares, a federal government-owned corporation. Therefore, we have placed a link to Expedia.com on this page so you can arrange your flights into and out of Campeche; as well as your hotel, when visiting this area.
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| Site Map Of Dzibanché Archaeological Ruins, Campache, México. |
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| Temple Of The Owl | Temple Of The Owl |
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| Temple Of The Lintels Temple Six | Temple Of The Lintels Temple Six |
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| Temple Of The Captives | Temple Of The Captives |
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| Temple Of The Captives | Temple Of The Captives |
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| Temple of the Cormorants | Temple of the Cormorants |
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| Temple Of The Toucans | Pop Palace |