Xtampak means in Mayan "Old Walls". Cultural Significance Some consider Santa Rosa Xtampak as perhaps the most important regional capital of the Chenes; Hence they expressed such power, which is one of the few sites in the region with altars, stelae with dates of events happening, sculptures in construction of pyramidal bases and in later times, perhaps around 900 to 1100 AD, the introduction of what has been reported as a sacbé or road linking two major architectural complexes and remodeling and increased most notably, but not volume, of its buildings: The Palace. In short, in this ancient city, it is all "atypical" for the region, important aspect for specialists to consider it as a regional capital, ie possessing essential elements that small peripheral cities do not have, because they are subject to the control and reliance on capital. Added to this, the land area of the settlement (30 square kilometers) and that its power and influence radius is estimated at 400 square kilometers, Santa Rosa Xtampak placed as one of the most spectacular sites in the province Chenes.

Services available in the area: Services unit, sales of publications and reproductions, restrooms, parking, outdoor signage and restrictive and informative bonds.

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hours

Cost: $ 36.00 mn

Contact: Campeche INAH Center 01 (981) 8 16 91 11.

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

The Santa Rosa Xtampak archaeological site is located near the kilometer 79 of Highway No. 261. To access the area, take the deviation to a 32-kilometer paved road that leads directly to the site.