The buildings at Chicanná, 2km west from Becán and just south of the highway, are the precursors of the Chenes style, with their elaborate decoration and repetitive masks of Chac; the gaping, square-carved doorway at the impressive Structure II gives the site its name (“House of the Serpent Mouth”). The rest of the building is covered in smaller masks of hooknosed Chac, made up of intricately carved mosaic pieces of limestone, many still painted with red stucco.

Archaeological Zone - Chicanná in Mayan means "in the house of the mouth of the serpent" (Chi: mouth, Can: snake, NA: house), named after its discoverer, engineer Jack Eaton, referring to Structure II, taking into its west façade a great mask representing the Earth Monster.

Importance Cultural: Chicanná is the site that has the largest number of buildings like "Rio Bec" in good condition. Masks panels having the structures I, VI and XX, are good examples of regional iconography and show the evolution of representations of the Monster of the Earth; on the other hand, analysis of archaeological materials Chicanná make interpretation of the relationship between the ancient city of Becan and this peripheral center so close to the regional metropolis possible. The abandonment of the settlement is closely linked to the fall of Becan, in the early thirteenth century, which was dependent throughout its development. Chronology: 300 BC. 1100 C. d. C. Location main chronological: Late Classic, 500-700 A.C.

Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hours. Collection Access: $ 43.00 mn Contact: Campeche INAH Center 01 (981) 8 16 91 11.

Wear light clothing. In the months of June, July and August, use insect repellent. Do not bring pets.

Chicanná is located at kilometer 141 of Highway No. 186, which runs from the city of Escárcega, Campeche to Chetumal, Quintana Roo. The central part of the site is located 500 meters south of the road line and is accessed via a dirt road passable throughout the year, as far as the booth is access INAH. Visitors can reach the site by public transport, however, it must walk to the entrance of the site. Services available in the area: Services Unit, sale of publications and reproductions, restrooms, parking, outdoor signage and restrictive bonds and information.