It was one of the largest major cities in the region. It establishes an unparalleled sociopolitical network. After the year 695 d. C. Due to its defeat at the hands of Tikal it had a political reorientation toward the north, where the new rulers established relations with other sites of the area known as River Bec. In spite of the diminution of its political power, the city experienced urban growth, since most of the vestiges that today are observed correspond to this period.

Calakmul is the most important area of ​​Campeche, if you would like to know everything about the enigma that surrounds Calakmul we recommend hiring the service of a specialized guide.

• There are two payments, access to the archaeological zone of 70 MXN and to the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, which you pay per vehicle MXN 56 and MXN 50 per person.
• The access entrance to the Biosphere Reserve, which is in Conhuás, open at 6 in the morning. Sundays are free for the national and residents with official identification.
• They do not sell drinks or food inside. There are services at the entrance.
• There is no public transport until the archaeological zone. The options are taxi, agency or private vehicle. To Xpuhil there is public transportation from Escárcega (2 hours), Chetumal (1 hour 40 minutes) and Campeche (4 hours 30 minutes). Conhuas arrives collectively from Xpuhil.
• It is recommended to bring light and light clothing, hat, insect repellent, sunscreen, closed shoes (you are in the jungle and there are many bugs, protect yourself), water and something to eat if ideas spend the whole day.