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Situated on the Ruta Rio Bec, Becán was explored for the first time in 1934. Its sophisticated palace and numerous inter-connected squares demonstrate that this was an important political centre capable of controlling its neighbouring villages. As its name suggests, the site is surrounded by a ditch (wider than it is high), forming a defensive perimeter around the city, which thrived from the 7C to the 9C, before falling into decline around the year 1200. The left side of structure 10 has retained a magnificent stucco carving.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide4.13 Km - Chetumal
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Where to sleepnearby
- From $77Hotel Casa Maya Calakmul646 m - Km 146 carretera escárcega-chetumal poblado Becan Calle mirador esquina tumbo. S/N, 24643 Chicanna
- From $31Otoch Béek Calakmul720 m - Calle Niños Héroes s/n Becán, 24640 Chicanna
- From MX$1,363Casa Kaan Calakmul2.12 Km - Km 1 Camino a la Laguna Carolina Ejido Valentin Gomez Farias, 24640 Xpujil
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