Calkiní district, Campeche, Mexico

Places to visit near Bacabchén

Bacabchén is a town in Calkiní district, Campeche, Mexico, home to about 2,527 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 36 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 2 caves and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Xkipche (30 km), San José Chactún (33 km) and Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal (39 km).

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Bacabchén at a glance

Location
Calkiní district, Campeche, Mexico
Population
about 2,527
Coordinates
20.2890° N, 90.0560° W
Places within 50 km
52 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums and caves

Top places to visit near Bacabchén

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Forts & heritage near Bacabchén

132 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bacabchén. The closest is Monumento al Señorío Ah Canul ("Arco Maya") (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Bacabchén

12 museums within 100 km of Bacabchén. The closest is Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bacabchén

11 caves within 100 km of Bacabchén. The closest is Grutas de X'pukil (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bacabchén

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bacabchén. The closest is Arbol "La Ceiba O Yaxché" (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Bacabchén

6 churches within 100 km of Bacabchén. The closest is Iglesia de Huechil (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bacabchén

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bacabchén. The closest is Mirador Cementerio (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Bacabchén

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bacabchén
  2. 9 km Monumento al Señorío Ah Canul ("Arco Maya") · heritage site, Calkiní
  3. 1 km Arco Maya "Dos Arcos" · heritage site, Calkiní
  4. 2 km Antiguo Edificio Dedico A "Mateo Reyes" · heritage site, Calkiní
  5. 1 km Placa de la Plaza Civica · heritage site, Calkiní
  6. 31 km Xkipche · heritage site, Santa Elena
  7. 30 km Back to Bacabchén

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bacabchén by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage36132Monumento al Señorío Ah Canul ("Arco Maya") (9 km)
    Other attractions621Capilla de San Pedro (5 km)
    Museums312Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán (18 km)
    Caves211Grutas de X'pukil (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Arbol "La Ceiba O Yaxché" (11 km)
    Churches06Iglesia de Huechil (51 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Mirador Cementerio (38 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Uaymil (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Cenote (63 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Monasterio Casa Betania (96 km)

    Bacabchén: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bacabchén?

    Capilla de San Pedro (attraction, about 5 km), Estatua de la "Mujer Campechana" (attraction, about 8 km), Monumento al Señorío Ah Canul ("Arco Maya") (heritage site, about 9 km), Arco Maya "Dos Arcos" (heritage site, about 9 km), Xkipche (heritage site, about 30 km), Placa de la Plaza Civica (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 6 other attractions, 3 museums, 2 caves, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bacabchén?

    Monumento al Señorío Ah Canul ("Arco Maya"), about 9 km by road; Arco Maya "Dos Arcos" (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bacabchén?

    Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán, about 18 km by road; Choco-Story (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Bacabchén?

    Grutas de X'pukil, about 41 km by road; Grutas Calcehtok 2 (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bacabchén?

    Start in Bacabchén, visit Monumento al Señorío Ah Canul ("Arco Maya"), then Arco Maya "Dos Arcos", then Antiguo Edificio Dedico A "Mateo Reyes", then Placa de la Plaza Civica, then Xkipche, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bacabchén?

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

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