Becan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
archaeological site in Campeche, Mexico
About Becan
Becan was first settled around 500 BC. It reached a first peak between 250 BC and 250 AD, but then experienced a period of slow decline until about 500 AD when it hit a growth spurt with a lot of new construction in the Rio Bec style and including the moat and the wall fortifications. Although the moat is often described as a defensive feature, INAH archaeologists believe it was formed as stone was extracted to build city structures and that it served primarily for drainage. In any case, large-scale construction in Becan ended around 830 AD, though the city continued to be inhabited until about 1250 when it was abandoned. The site is an example of the MayanRio Becstyle, which was common in the region from the 7th to the 12th century. Rio Bec architecture often features non-functional tower
Where to Eat in Becan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴El Xate
Where to Stay in Becan
- 🏨Hotel Casa Maya en Calakmul
Becan Travel Guide Sections
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