Yaxha

Towards the southeast is Yaxha, on the shores of the lagoon of the same name, which has five acropolis-type groups of monumental dimensions and other buildings with many features similar to Tikal.

Structure 216 stands out, which offers a spectacular view of the lagoon, as well as its North Acropolis, Twin Pyramid Complex and the Lake Causeway.

In the lagoon is the site of Topoxte, which was mostly occupied during the Postclassic period. In the Yaxha area there are other important cities such as Nakum, whose acropolis has the longest palace in Petén; and Orange tree, another of the largest cities in all the Lowlands, which rivaled Tikal and Caracol for control of the eastern area of Petén.

The figure of a woman, called Wak Chan, stands out, whose reign marks the apogee of the site. Other sites that can be visited in the eastern area of Petén are Saint Clement, Tzikin Tzakan and The White, all dated to the end of the Classic and which have monumental palaces.

Great was his wisdom; His sight reached the forests, the rocks, the lakes, the seas, the mountains and the valleys. Balam-Quitzé, Balam-Acab, Mahucutah and Iqui-Balam were truly admirable men.

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