This pre-Columbian site of the Mayan civilization is located in the department of the Petén. It was founded by a branch of the dynasty of the great city of Tikal, going back to the year 629 D.C., in order to control the commercial routes of the Petexbatun region, especially by the Passion River.
This Archaeological site is located in the department of Peten, in the municipality of Sayaxche, and owes its name to the large number of Ceiba trees in the area.