The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has announced the reopening of the Kohunlich Archaeological Zone in Quintana Roo, effective January 29, 2025. This follows extensive work under the Archaeological Zone Improvement Program (Promeza).
Visitors can now explore the remains of this ancient city, which dates to the Late Preclassic (300 BC-250 AD) and Early Classic (250-600 AD) periods. One of the main attractions is the Temple of the Masks, featuring six high-relief sculptures along its main staircase.
Margarito Molina Rendón, head of the INAH Quintana Roo Center, stated that the archaeological zone now boasts modern facilities, improved trails, and new contextual information derived from recent archaeological research and restoration efforts. These enhancements aim to provide visitors with a more comfortable and informative experience.
In addition to Kohunlich, the archaeological zones of Oxtankah, Chacchoben, and Ichkabal in southern Quintana Roo, as well as El Meco in the Cancún metropolitan area, are now open to visitors. More sites are expected to reopen in the coming days.
Kohunlich is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is 100 pesos, with free entry on Sundays for Mexican citizens and foreign residents with valid identification.
Source: La Jornada