The place, in the state of Quintana Roo, attracts hundreds of tourists and residents of nearby communities who want to know the secrets and The pyramids more than 40 meters high.
The old Mayan city is 40 kilometers from the 7 colors lagoona tourist destination in full growth in the region, detonated by the beauty of the area, its natural resources and the Mayan train, Built by the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (2018-2024).
In an EFE tour of the area, archaeologist Luis Joaquín Venegas de la Torre, responsible for the site, explained that the history of Ichkabal dates back to 600 AC year, but after centuries of abandonment A team of archaeologists led by Enrique Nalda rediscovered it in 1996.
The specialist explained that “they are structures, they are monumental cities that built for a very early era, With an architectural style of the Petén (ecosystem of the Mayan zone) that resembles the structures in Guatemala. ”
“And with triadic sets and groups that are very particular structures for the time older of the Mayan groups in this region of Quintana Roo, ”he added.
Archaeologist Luis Joaquín Venegas stressed that, throughout these years, there have been intense excavations on the site and restorations that, Finally, they allowed their opening to the public in January.
Ichkabal, la ciudad maya más antigua, fue descubierta en 1995 y abrirá al público en septiembre de 2025. Una visita imperdible para los amantes de la historia y la arqueología. Si estás planeando un viaje a #quintaroo no te olvides de incluirla. pic.twitter.com/LMbbDXCvhQ
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Venegas de la Torre explained that the main structure of Ichkabal, Structure 4 reaches 42 meters high.
This, he described, is one of the most significant sets, together with the Plaza Poniente and other findings of recent excavations, and From the highest part, the Mayan jungle can be observed.
In addition, the archaeologist The Ichkabal Aguada, a water reservoir, highlighted With the ability to supply a resident population and where crocodiles live, as it is interconnected with other bodies of water.
For now, Access to the area is free for national and foreignand the rates that will be charged are not yet revealed.