Chakanbakán

Chakanbakán was a Maya city in the lake country of southern Yucatán, west of Chetumal Bay. Occupied from the centuries before the common era, it grew into a substantial centre with plazas and monumental buildings. Stucco masks on one façade depict a deity in the form of a jaguar, while sculptures show connections to older artistic traditions. The city lies within the region associated with the Río Bec architectural style.