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Chacmultún

Those interested in archaeology would do well to make a further detour from Oxkutzcab to the seldom visited but most impressive Maya site of Chacmultún. Proceed 18km/11mi south-east to Tekax, then turn right on an unsurfaced road to Kancab (7km/4.3mi), from where it is a further 3km/2mi to the site.

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Cabalpak Group
It is more than 200 m (220 yd) back along the path to the Cabalpak group (Maya for "lower terrace") from the West group. The major building in this group is No. 5; the ground floor of the multi-storied structure consists of twelve rooms some of which still have their console arches intact. More clustered columns can be seen near the top of the façade. Access to the upper, overgrown floors is by way of a path to the right.
West Group
Chacmultún (Maya for "hill of red stone") consists of three groups. The first is the west group (Chacmultún). Building 3 consists of several rooms in which remains of wall-paintings have been found. Building 1 has a central flight of steps and columned entrances; it is positioned on a high terraced plateau and has clustered columns on its upper façade. A well-preserved hut-like niche is reminiscent of Labná architecture. In one of the relatively large rooms six projecting foot-shaped stones are of particular interest. Building 2 boasts an unusual flight of steps surrounded by vaulted rooms.
Xetpol Group
The path through the site continues for a further 500 m (550 yd) to the Xetpol group on higher ground. On the hill stands the partially-restored Building 4 with five entrances in its middle section. Some wall-paintings can still be made out in the central room. Above this building a further structure with a projecting terrace provides a fine view over these ruins surrounded by relatively unspoiled natural woodland.
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