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Xcambo
X'tampu is what the signs say that guide you to the Maya site of
X'Cambo. The "x" is pronounced "sh" (shtam-poo
and shcam-bow). For many years, nearby villagers used the stones
for their fences, homes, and churches. Today, This very large site
is actually under reconstruction and renovation.
X-Cambo was a salt and salted fish distribution center it its day,
supplying Chichen, Uxmal and Izamal with this protein source.
Below: Xcambo ruins
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Above: The Pyramids of Xcambo
Located close to the coast and very near the road from Progreso
to Telchac Puerto, it is actually just a stones throw and short
bike ride from the Hotel Reef Club and Las Tunas in Telchac Puerto.
As a matter of fact, you can see the hotel and coastline from the
top of the main pyramid.
A fine example of the use of the ruins stones for the other constructions
is the Catholic church that is built right into the ruins. This
makes for a unique combination of the two eras. May 19 and 20 are
the Patron Saint days that are celebrated at this ruin.
To read in Spanish click here 
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