About Iximché Archaeological site
Iximché was established in Tecpán, Chimaltenango. It was the last capital of the Mayas, specifically of the Cakchiqueles.
The name Iximché comes from “Ixim” which means corn and from “Chée” which means tree, “corn tree”. The archaeological site is composed by several ruins of palaces, plazas and Mayan ballgames which used to be decorated in a colorful way. Most of the structures were destroyed during the conquest.
The stone buildings were dismantled so the stones could be used for Spanish construction in Tecpán. Currently, this archaeological site has an attractive museum, that is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.