Not have evidence identifying the name that took the site in ancient times, so the name of Ejido where it is located was resumed, and that can be translated from Mayan as "Place of red corn."Cultural significance is the settlement most important detected to date in Lakeland, whose occupation began 300 years BC (Late Preclassic), with small villages around permanent bodies of fresh water in the region. Based on the research conducted to date, it is assumed that it was during the early years of the Early Classic (AD 250) when the urban layout is still conserved and the construction of most of the structures that form the core of the settlement was made , comprising about 70 hectares, where public architectural character sets are located in various civic, religious and administrative functions. Built in its beginnings under the stylistic patterns of Petén, the site continued growth and development for 500 years, where he developed the architectural style that characterizes it and in which features of the Rio Bec and Chenes styles are mixed, due probably to its strategic location. Subsequently he experienced a population decline and possible virtual abandonment, which caused the cessation of constructive public buildings, although it is likely that this neglect is not widespread throughout the area. Finally, in the late Post Classic period (1200 -1450 AD), some civic and religious spaces were rehabilitated, which would indicate at least partial repopulation. The only two stelae with hieroglyphic inscriptions found to date are unreadable due to spoilage, so one can assume, for the moment, that Chacchoben was an important site linked to some major regional capital, a situation that could well change in the time during which the site remained inhabited.

Services available in the area There is a service area by the ejido of Chacchoben, including toilets, tourist information, selling crafts, drinks and light food. The ticket office is in charge of the INAH.

The visitor must cover an additional fee to use the parking lot.

Hours Monday through Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hours (last entry at 16:30 hrs.).

Quintana Roo INAH Center. Insurgentes 974, Colonia Blacksmiths, Chetumal, Quintana Roo. CP 77025. Tels. 01 (983) 837 24 11 and 837 0796, ext. 318002 and 318003.

Bring cool, comfortable clothing, and respect the indications INAH staff on site.

It is 9 kilometers from the existing deviation in the Federal Highway no. 307 Chetumal-Cancun and in the left margin of the Federal Highway no. 297 known as "short route" to Merida. The entrance to the site is 5 kilometers northwest of the town of Lazaro Cardenas.