All about Kabah in Mexico

Zona Arqueológica de Kabah is an archaeological zone located in the Puuc Region. Puuc is a Maya region (or route) as well as an architectural style.

Kabah is the second most important Mayan ruined city in the region after Uxmal. Many travel directly to Uxmal and unfortunately do not visit Kabah, so there are usually only a few tourists.

Its importance is notable since the name of the city is mentioned in the book of Chilam Balam by Chumayel. It is commonly assumed that sites in the Puuc Region occupy a time span of 600 to 900 A.D., but it is undeniable that sites such as Kabah date back to at least the Early Classic.

One of the outstanding characteristics of the area is the confluence of architectural styles, because despite being located in the Puuc Region, elements of the Petén and Chenes styles can be seen.

The world of archaeology

Some interesting figures about Mayan archaeological sites on the Yucatan Peninsula:

Palace of Masks

The most important building in the complex is the 45-meter-long so-called Palace of Masks (Codz Pop). The palace is decorated with 250 masks of Chaac. Chaac was the Mayan god of rain, thunder, fertility and agriculture.

The rain god was especially important in the Yucatán region. There are many well-preserved images of the god and you can take a closer look at the ruins and climb them.

We have more background information and travel tips on Mayan archaeological sites.

How to get to Kabah from Mérida?

Heading south, first take highway 180, then highway 261. The archaeological site of Kabah is directly on the highway (on both sides).

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