Itzamkanac, also known as El Tigre, is an ancient Pre-Columbian city and archaeological Maya site located in the municipality of Candelaria in the state of Campeche, Mexico.

[1] Itzamkanac is integrated by six architectural complexes and 3 ballgame courts, the ceremonial center covers approximately 5 km2 and consists of 2 plazas with large structures and platforms.

A large number of monumental stucco masks as decoration of platforms have been discovered in the site, this sculptures represent the faces of rulers divinized with mythological concepts and finely dressed with headdresses.

Its peak of development occurred during the terminal classic and postclassic periods, during this time it became the capital of the powerful province of Acalan-Tixchel.

Upon the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, Itzamkanac had a major political power as a great trading port of the Maya region and the city was referenced and documented in several colonial writings.