Ruta Rio Bec
Photo: HJPD, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Ruta Rio Bec is a series of Mayan archaeological sites lying along highway MEX 186 through the southern Yucatán peninsula, mostly in the state of Campeche. The route is marked with signs.
Rio Bec architectureMayan city builders used different construction techniques at different times and in different regions. Common elements of cities built using the Rio Bec style include:
Mayan archaeological sites on the Ruta Rio BecThe core sites that make up the Ruta Rio Bec are:
Get inFrom Chetumal, drive west on federal highway MEX-186 to Xpujil.
Prepare
Stay safeTravel to the archaeological zone is generally safe as far as crime risks go, but natural risks are what you should watch out for.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Ruta Rio Bec" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: HJPD, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons