Hopelchén can be found in the Eastern parts of the country, close to Yucatán’s border, in the so-called “Región de los Chenes”.
This territory has been inhabited since the pre-Hispanic era, which made it an important location for the construction of Mayan cities.
Hopelchén means “place of the five wells”, since its first inhabitants set up near five wells to have a recurring supply of water.
The gastronomy of the town mixes both Mayan and Spanish food; among these traditional dishes, one can find corn tamales stuffed with pork or chicken, the pibinal (pork), the pibipollo (chicken and pork), boar stew, habanero chili sauce, panuchos (stuffed tortilla), and drinks like chocolate and pozol (maize drink).

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visit the Dzibalchén hacienda, an important gum and wood producer during the 19th and 20th century.
From this estate, the main colonial-styled plaza of the hacienda is conserved.
You must visit Santa Rosa Xtampak, a place considered to be the most important pre-Hispanic city of the Chenes region, since it was the regional capital of the Mayan area.
It is also known as the biggest Mayan site of the entire region.
Explore Dzibilnocac, a magnificent sample of Chene architecture, since it is one of the most outstanding buildings; one of its structures known as the Templo-Palacia held several cave painting remains.
You must roam Hochob, a clear example of the Chenes architectonic syle, mainly for its facades that symbolize snakes with mouths wide open.
The archeological site known as “El Tabasqueño” is home of a four-size-delimited rectangular plaza, a one-floor Templo-Palacio, eight chambers and a big staircase.
It is truly an unmissable destination.

Things to see and do
hiking, photographic safari, cycling and archeological exploration.
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