Calkiní district, Campeche, Mexico

Places to visit near Bécal

Bécal is a town in Calkiní district, Campeche, Mexico, home to about 6,511 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 35 forts & heritage, 0 churches, 3 museums and 4 caves. The must-see places are San José Chactún (12 km), Oxkintoc (20 km) and Xkipche (33 km).

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Bécal at a glance

Location
Calkiní district, Campeche, Mexico
Population
about 6,511
Coordinates
20.4417° N, 90.0274° W
Places within 50 km
53 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Bécal

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bécal: 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 Bécal

150 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bécal. The closest is Monumento A María Guadalupe (10 km); the best-known is San José Chactún (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bécal

23 churches within 100 km of Bécal. The closest is Iglesia de Huechil (68 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bécal

15 museums within 100 km of Bécal. The closest is Choco-Story (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Bécal

13 caves within 100 km of Bécal. The closest is Grutas Calcehtok 2 (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bécal

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bécal. The closest is Jardín Comunitario "San Juan" (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bécal

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bécal. The closest is Mirador Cementerio (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Bécal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bécal
  2. 10 km Monumento A María Guadalupe · heritage site, Calkiní
  3. 1 km Areas Verde Plaza del Maestro · nature spot, Calkiní
  4. 1 km Jardín Comunitario "San Juan" · nature spot, Calkiní
  5. 29 km Oxkintoc · heritage site, Maxcanú
  6. 10 km San José Chactún · heritage site, Maxcanú
  7. 12 km Back to Bécal

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From travellers near Bécal

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How to reach Bécal

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bécal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage35150Monumento A María Guadalupe (10 km)
    Churches023Iglesia de Huechil (68 km)
    Museums315Choco-Story (36 km)
    Other attractions514Estatua de la "Mujer Campechana" (14 km)
    Caves413Grutas Calcehtok 2 (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Jardín Comunitario "San Juan" (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Mirador Cementerio (35 km)
    Parks04Parque del Bate (85 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Cenote (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Uaymil (59 km)
    Waterfalls01Parque Cascadas (86 km)
    Beaches & coast01Faro de Palmar (90 km)

    Bécal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bécal?

    San José Chactún (heritage site, about 12 km), Oxkintoc (heritage site, about 20 km), Jardín Comunitario "San Juan" (nature spot, about 10 km), Areas Verde Plaza del Maestro (nature spot, about 10 km), Monumento A María Guadalupe (heritage site, about 10 km), Kiosco Hidalgo (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 5 other attractions, 4 caves, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bécal?

    Monumento A María Guadalupe, about 10 km by road; Kiosco Hidalgo (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bécal?

    Iglesia de Huechil, about 68 km by road; Templo de la Cruz (71 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bécal?

    Choco-Story, about 36 km by road; Ecoparque Museo del Chocolate (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bécal?

    Start in Bécal, visit Monumento A María Guadalupe, then Areas Verde Plaza del Maestro, then Jardín Comunitario "San Juan", then Oxkintoc, then San José Chactún, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bécal?

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

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