The first archaeological excavations were carried out in 1990 by the Proyecto Regional Ixcanrio ("Ixcanrio Regional Project"), directed by Richard Adams of the University of Texas. The site has suffered significant damage at the hands of looters but is now protected by custodians.
The first archaeological surveys took place at this site in 1990 under the guidance of Richard Adams from the University of Texas as part of the Proyecto Regional Ixcanrio ("Ixcanrio Regional Project"). The location has been severely damaged by looters, but it is now protected and preserved.