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Dzibilnocac -
Campeche
 Dzibilnocac
means "Painted Vault or House" or "Great
Painted Turtle" in Mayan. The ruins are located
near the town of Iturbide in northern Campeche. The
site existed from 600 B.C.-1100 A.D. The ruins cover
an area of a little more that 1.3 square kilometres.
The site is of the Chenes style of architecture and
is located in a dense tropical forest. The ruins are
considered minor in nature when compared with the larger
ruins located nearby.
The main temple/pyramid is covered with impressive
frescos and sculptures.
Departing from Campeche city drive on federal highway
261 which leads to Hopelchén village and links
with Dzibalchén village, from that point take
the road which leads to Iturbide community.
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