A community, which is supposed to have been dependent on the close-by Becan, lived at this place. Surprisingly though, the buildings are of an elegant and elaborate architecture despite their relatively small dimensions, they combine the styles of the Chenes and those of the River Bec. The main building and the central facade are part of Structure II, the facade being a representation of Itzamna.

From this highly symbolical facade which represents the entrance to the underworld stems the name Chicanna. There are still residues of the red paint that at one point covered the facade. Chicanna is 174 miles (280 kilometers) from the city of Campeche.

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