Next to may big city of Calakmul in Campeche, on the territory of 25 hectares, bordering Guatemala, Balamku ruins. The fame of the city is relatively recent discovery. In 1990, there was discovered a well-preserved wall 17-metre frieze. Virtually remained untouched and original paint. The frieze shows lizards. In the may mythology they accompanied the man from the earthly world to the world of underground.

The ruins were discovered by archaeologist Florentino Garcia-Cruz. Major works were carried out between 1994 and 1995 led by a scientist and archaeologist ramón Carrasco.

The ruins are divided into four main architectural groups. Central and Northern parts are located near sources of water. The latter is notable for the fact that on its territory there are well-preserved 15-metre figure.

The main attraction of Balamku ruins is the Temple of the Jaguar. Inside you will see three statues of people-jaguars, at a height of about four meters. The figures are interconnected with bas-reliefs covered with images of parrots, monkeys and crocodiles. Local thread is striking in its detail. Once inside, in addition to the sculptures you will see the entrance to the depths of the Temple, however, the passage of tourists is strictly prohibited. But you can bring a flashlight to get a little to touch the hidden secrets of the ancient Zapotecs.

The city is accessible to tourists until five o'clock in the evening. A walk through its streets will take you less than an hour, so a trip here is often combined with a visit to the neighboring city of Calakmul.