Calkiní district, Campeche, Mexico

Places to visit near Calkiní

Calkiní is a town in Calkiní district, Campeche, Mexico, home to about 14,934 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 0 churches, 3 museums and 2 caves. The must-see places are San José Chactún (22 km), Oxkintoc (30 km) and Xkipche (31 km).

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Calkiní at a glance

Location
Calkiní district, Campeche, Mexico
Population
about 14,934
Coordinates
20.3691° N, 90.0512° W
Places within 50 km
49 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Calkiní

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Forts & heritage near Calkiní

148 forts & heritage within 100 km of Calkiní. The closest is Monumento Dedicado A Las Madres (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Calkiní

17 churches within 100 km of Calkiní. The closest is Iglesia de Huechil (60 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Calkiní

16 museums within 100 km of Calkiní. The closest is Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Calkiní

11 caves within 100 km of Calkiní. The closest is Grutas Calcehtok 2 (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Calkiní

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Calkiní. The closest is Areas Verde Plaza del Maestro (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Calkiní

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Calkiní. The closest is Mirador Cementerio (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Calkiní

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

  1. Start in Calkiní
  2. 1 km Monumento Dedicado A Las Madres · heritage site, Calkiní
  3. 1 km Placa de la Plaza Civica · heritage site, Calkiní
  4. 1 km Kiosco Hidalgo · heritage site, Calkiní
  5. 1 km Letras de Calkiní · heritage site, Calkiní
  6. 1 km Antiguo Edificio Dedico A "Mateo Reyes" · heritage site, Calkiní
  7. 0 km Back to Calkiní

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Calkiní by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage34148Monumento Dedicado A Las Madres (1 km)
    Other attractions521Estatua de la "Mujer Campechana" (3 km)
    Churches017Iglesia de Huechil (60 km)
    Museums316Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán (29 km)
    Caves211Grutas Calcehtok 2 (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Areas Verde Plaza del Maestro (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Mirador Cementerio (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Cenote (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Uaymil (57 km)
    Parks01Parque del Bate (95 km)
    Waterfalls01Parque Cascadas (97 km)
    Beaches & coast01Faro de Palmar (99 km)

    Calkiní: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Calkiní?

    Monumento Dedicado A Las Madres (heritage site, about 1 km), Placa de la Plaza Civica (heritage site, about 1 km), Kiosco Hidalgo (heritage site, about 1 km), Antiguo Edificio Dedico A "Mateo Reyes" (heritage site, about 1 km), Letras de Calkiní (heritage site, about 1 km), Areas Verde Plaza del Maestro (nature spot, about 1 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 3 museums, 2 caves, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Calkiní?

    Monumento Dedicado A Las Madres, about 1 km by road; Placa de la Plaza Civica (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Calkiní?

    Iglesia de Huechil, about 60 km by road; Templo de la Cruz (81 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Calkiní?

    Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán, about 29 km by road; Choco-Story (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Calkiní?

    Start in Calkiní, visit Monumento Dedicado A Las Madres, then Placa de la Plaza Civica, then Kiosco Hidalgo, then Letras de Calkiní, then Antiguo Edificio Dedico A "Mateo Reyes", and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Calkiní?

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

    Towns near Calkiní

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