Tekax district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Akil

Akil is a town in Tekax district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 10,176 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 31 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 0 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 churches. The must-see places are Chacmultun (13 km), Loltún Cave (14 km) and Labná (33 km).

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Akil at a glance

Location
Tekax district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 10,176
Coordinates
20.2655° N, 89.3479° W
Places within 50 km
36 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Akil

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Forts & heritage near Akil

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Akil. The closest is Castillo de Oxkutzcab (10 km); the best-known is Chacmultun (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Akil

19 caves within 100 km of Akil. The closest is Gruta Chocantes (11 km); the best-known is Loltún Cave (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Akil

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Akil. The closest is Ring of Cenotes (64 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Akil

6 churches within 100 km of Akil. The closest is Iglesia de Huechil (72 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Akil

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Akil. The closest is Mirador (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Akil

4 museums within 100 km of Akil. The closest is Museo de Las Momias (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Akil

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Akil
  2. 11 km Gruta Chocantes · cave, Tekax
  3. 7 km Chacmultun · heritage site, Tekax
  4. 30 km Labná · heritage site, Oxkutzcab
  5. 20 km Loltún Cave · cave, Oxkutzcab
  6. 7 km Castillo de Oxkutzcab · heritage site, Oxkutzcab
  7. 10 km Back to Akil

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Akil by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3195Castillo de Oxkutzcab (10 km)
    Caves219Gruta Chocantes (11 km)
    Other attractions08Zona Arqueológica de Xcalumkin (87 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Ring of Cenotes (64 km)
    Churches06Iglesia de Huechil (72 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Mirador (33 km)
    Museums14Museo de Las Momias (39 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Cenote Canunchen (68 km)
    Parks01Parque del Bate (99 km)

    Akil: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Akil?

    Chacmultun (heritage site, about 13 km), Loltún Cave (cave, about 14 km), Castillo de Oxkutzcab (heritage site, about 10 km), Gruta Chocantes (cave, about 11 km), Labná (heritage site, about 33 km), Kiuic (heritage site, about 35 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Akil?

    36 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Akil?

    Castillo de Oxkutzcab, about 10 km by road; Chacmultun (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Akil?

    Gruta Chocantes, about 11 km by road; Loltún Cave (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Akil?

    Ring of Cenotes, about 64 km by road; Cenotes Cuzama (64 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Akil?

    Start in Akil, visit Gruta Chocantes, then Chacmultun, then Labná, then Loltún Cave, then Castillo de Oxkutzcab, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Akil?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Akil

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