The Mayan word Xlapak means "old walls", "old walls" or "old wall." Xlapak held a trade with other parts of Mesoamerica in products such as salt, honey, cotton, feathers, wax and others that were obtained in abundance in the region. Xlapak was one of the most densely populated in ancient times, cultivation of land, which thanks to the development of hydraulic works as chultunes and watery, artificial water catchment systems was achieved. It is considered that this site was under the dominion of any major site and both in turn, should be subject to the regional head: Uxmal. Like other sites in the Puuc region, Xlapak had its heyday during the Late-Terminal (800-1000 AD.) Classic period. During this period the region has acquired increasing importance and thus was an extraordinary flowering in the cultural aspects in the area. Its main timeline is Late-Terminal Classic (800-1000 AD.).

Stop to see the one restored building, a small, elegant palace with huge Chac masks above its doorways and geometric patterns on the facades.

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

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The archaeological site is located 113 kilometers south of Merida, passing the town of Santa Elena. The latter is accessed transiting Highway No. 261 at km. Highway 105 the Puuc Route is taken and the km. 10 is Xlapak.