Motul district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Baca

Baca is a town in Motul district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 4,553 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 104 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 12 museums and 4 caves. The must-see places are Kukab (25 km), Zona arqueológica de Aké (26 km) and Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (26 km).

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Baca, Yucatán
Baca, Motul district, Yucatán, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Baca at a glance

Location
Motul district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 4,553
Coordinates
21.1087° N, 89.3987° W
Places within 50 km
168 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Baca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Baca: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Baca

124 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baca. The closest is Calotmul (10 km); the best-known is Kukab (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Baca

35 churches within 100 km of Baca. The closest is Iglesia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Baca

15 museums within 100 km of Baca. The closest is Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto (15 km); the best-known is Museum of Light (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Baca

15 caves within 100 km of Baca. The closest is Las Grutas de tzab-nah (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Baca

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Baca. The closest is Dzityá (23 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Baca

5 parks within 100 km of Baca. The closest is Gran Parque La Pancha (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Baca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 102 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baca
  2. 1 km Iglesia · church, Baca
  3. 26 km Zona arqueológica de Aké · heritage site, Tixkokob
  4. 15 km Kukab · heritage site, Tixpéhual
  5. 33 km Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún · nature spot, Mérida
  6. 1 km Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún · heritage site, Mérida
  7. 26 km Back to Baca

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How to reach Baca

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    Places near Baca by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage124Calotmul (10 km)
    Churches35Iglesia (1 km)
    Museums15Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto (15 km)
    Caves15Las Grutas de tzab-nah (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens9Dzityá (23 km)
    Parks5Gran Parque La Pancha (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5Cuadra De Caballos San Rafael (29 km)
    Beaches & coast5Playa San Benito (31 km)
    Other attractions2Carlos J. Finlay (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2Cenote Canunchen (55 km)
    Waterfalls1Parque Cascadas (44 km)

    Baca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baca?

    Iglesia (church, about 1 km), Kukab (heritage site, about 25 km), Zona arqueológica de Aké (heritage site, about 26 km), Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (nature spot, about 26 km), Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (heritage site, about 26 km), Calotmul (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    168 places on Spotwander: 104 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 12 museums, 4 caves, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baca?

    Calotmul, about 10 km by road; Busto de Benito Juárez (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Baca?

    Iglesia, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Cholul (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Baca?

    Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto, about 15 km by road; Museo de Modelismo Estático MUME (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baca?

    Start in Baca, visit Iglesia, then Zona arqueológica de Aké, then Kukab, then Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún, then Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baca?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Baca

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Baca’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Baca on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.