Located approximately 17 kilometers north of Mérida, the archaeological zone of Dzibilchaltún stands as one of the most enduring and significant settlements of the Maya civilization in Mexico. Originally named Ich Kaan Ti'Ho, this expansive city was a massive ceremonial hub composed of pyramids, temples, plazas, and stelae, covering roughly 25 hectares.
The name Dzibilchaltún translates from the Maya language as "where there is writing on flat stones," a reference to the numerous engraved stelae found throughout the site.
