Chablekal is in the northern part of the Mérida municipality. Close by is the Dzibilchaltúm archeological site, but also an elite Catholic university run by the Legion of Christ, as well as the La Ceiba Golf Club, where part of the Yucatán jet set lives in pure capitalist style.
The site for the meeting with Marcos was a property called “Uay ja,” which means “haunted water” in the Mayan language. It is owned by the human rights group Indignación.
Marcos visit to Chichenitza was short but confirmed his support to Mayan artisans that leave out of their heritage and try to preserve it.
