Edzna, Mayan “House of the Itza” or simply “Itzás”
MAJOR GROUPINGS & STRUCTURE DESCRIPTIONS
The Platform of the Knives
The Patio Ambassadors
The Nohochná (Casa Grande)
South Temple
The Ball Game
The Temple of the Masks
The Small Acropolis
The Great Acropolis
Solar Platform
The North Temple
The Patio Puuc
Old Sorceress
Building of the Five Floors (E5P)
North Temple
Temazcal
Building 512
Contrails
HOURS
Open Daily from 8 am to 5 pm.
There is a watchman at the gate who will charge you the standard fee & extra for video cameras.
Admission 2013 48 pesos. Free on Sundays for nationals and Mexican residents.
Allow at least 2 to 3 hours, especially if you like to climb. More if you are a Mayophile!
RECOMMENDATIONS
You can stroll safely undisturbed throughout the site – often you will be the only ones there. Take good shoes as there is plenty of climbing- and a fair amount memory and batteries for your photographs.
As this is site is in a somewhat remote area, take water and insect repellant. Dress according to the season you are visiting.)
GETTING THERE
GPS – N19.35.48 W090.13.44
Tours
Tours and tour buses go frequently to Etzná from Campeche. Check with your hotel and web.
Drive from Campeche:
Go to the Periferico around Campeche and take the Highway marked Campeche China – Hool. Drive approximately 28 KMs and then turn left onto Highway Mexico 188. Drive 10 KMs and it is on your right.
53 KMs 1 t 1:15 minute drive.