Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Cantamayec

Cantamayec is a town in Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 1,695 people. Within 50 km by road there are 13 places to visit — 3 forts & heritage, 7 caves, 0 churches and 0 museums. The must-see places are Chacmultun (54 km), Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (54 km) and Yaxuna (55 km).

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Cantamayec, Yucatán
Cantamayec, Yucatán, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cantamayec at a glance

Location
Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 1,695
Coordinates
20.4700° N, 89.0820° W
Places within 50 km
13
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Cantamayec

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Forts & heritage near Cantamayec

142 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cantamayec. The closest is Ikil (42 km); the best-known is Chacmultun (54 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Cantamayec

18 caves within 100 km of Cantamayec. The closest is Cenote Chulul (43 km); the best-known is Loltún Cave (57 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Cantamayec

18 churches within 100 km of Cantamayec. The closest is Capilla "Santa Cruz" (58 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cantamayec

16 museums within 100 km of Cantamayec. The closest is Museo Comunitario Itzmal Kauil (65 km); the best-known is Gran Museo de Chichén Itzá (73 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cantamayec

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cantamayec. The closest is Mayapan Archeological Site (54 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cantamayec

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cantamayec. The closest is Cenotes Cuzama (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Cantamayec

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 292 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cantamayec
  2. 42 km Ikil · heritage site, Yaxcabá
  3. 23 km Yaxuna · heritage site, Yaxcabá
  4. 103 km Chacmultun · heritage site, Tekax
  5. 18 km Loltún Cave · cave, Oxkutzcab
  6. 52 km Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán · heritage site, Tecoh
  7. 54 km Back to Cantamayec

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From travellers near Cantamayec

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How to reach Cantamayec

    All places near Cantamayec by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cantamayec by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3142Ikil (42 km)
    Caves718Cenote Chulul (43 km)
    Churches018Capilla "Santa Cruz" (58 km)
    Museums016Museo Comunitario Itzmal Kauil (65 km)
    Other attractions06Zona Arqueológica Yaxunah (56 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints06Mayapan Archeological Site (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Cenotes Cuzama (47 km)
    Parks04Parque del Bate (96 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Cenote Canunchen (43 km)
    Temples01Temple of Kukulcán (73 km)

    Cantamayec: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cantamayec?

    Chacmultun (heritage site, about 54 km), Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (heritage site, about 54 km), Yaxuna (heritage site, about 55 km), Loltún Cave (cave, about 57 km), Ikil (heritage site, about 42 km), Cenote Chulul (cave, about 43 km).

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

    13 places on Spotwander: 3 forts & heritage, 7 caves, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cantamayec?

    Ikil, about 42 km by road; Chunkanab (49 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Cantamayec?

    Cenote Chulul, about 43 km by road; Cenote Chihuán (45 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cantamayec?

    Capilla "Santa Cruz", about 58 km by road; Capilla (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cantamayec?

    Start in Cantamayec, visit Ikil, then Yaxuna, then Chacmultun, then Loltún Cave, then Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán, and drive back — about 292 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cantamayec?

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

    Towns near Cantamayec

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