Located 17 Km. north of Yaxhá, on the Holmul river banks, its main feature is
its abundant restored architecture, the Crestar of the main temple is the best
outside Tikal, the south plaza is the largest, including the main
Acrópolis with 11
patios, a lot of structures, including a 44 room palace, and in the center
another elevated acrópolis, this city has evidence of being occupied since late
Preclassic, but flourished in the Late Classic, from 700 to 900 AD, due
to its strategic situation north of Holmul river, that was an important commerce
pathway during this era. All the visible architecture belongs to this period,
there are 15 stelas, Structure A with a triadic top, form along with structure C
an astronomical complex. Structure V has vaults and vertical walls.
