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Archaeological site · Santa Elena, Yucatán
Zona Arqueológica de Kabah
Maya site of the Puuc Route linked to Uxmal by a stone road, featuring the Codz Poop, a façade covered with hundreds of masks of the rain god, and a monumental arch.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Zona Arqueológica de Kabah
Kabah is about 10 km south of Santa Elena and about 23 km from Uxmal, to which it was connected by a sacbé, an elevated stone road. It was the second most important city in the Puuc region, flourishing between the 8th and 10th centuries.
The best-known structure is the Codz Poop, the Palace of the Masks, whose west façade is covered from top to bottom with hundreds of stone masks of the rain god Chaac, with their curved, trunk-like noses. It is one of the most impressive examples of Puuc decoration.
On the other side of the road are the Arch of Kabah, which marked the start of the sacbé to Uxmal, and the Great Pyramid, still partly covered by vegetation. The Palace, next to the Codz Poop, has columns on the façade and warrior figures carved into the doorjambs.
Receiving far fewer visitors than Uxmal, Kabah is usually tranquil, and the visit is quick.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 1 hour to 1 hour and a half.
Best time
Late morning or in the afternoon, after Uxmal. Check opening times before you go.
How to get there
It is on the Puuc Route highway, about 10 km south of Santa Elena. You reach it by car, taxi or organized tour.
Tip
Then continue to Sayil, Xlapak and Labná, which complete the Puuc Route.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Zona Arqueológica de Kabah
What is the Codz Poop?
Kabah's Palace of the Masks, whose façade is covered by hundreds of stone masks of the rain god.
Is Kabah far from Uxmal?
About 23 km to the south, formerly linked by a stone road.
How long does a visit to Kabah take?
From one hour to one and a half hours.