Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Caucel

Caucel is a town in Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 6,988 people. Within 50 km by road there are 173 places to visit — 105 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 12 museums and 7 caves. The must-see places are Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico (10 km), Mérida Mexico Temple (12 km) and Museum of Light (13 km).

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Caucel at a glance

Location
Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 6,988
Coordinates
21.0154° N, 89.7035° W
Places within 50 km
173 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Caucel

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Forts & heritage near Caucel

133 forts & heritage within 100 km of Caucel. The closest is Kalax (3 km); the best-known is Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Caucel

33 churches within 100 km of Caucel. The closest is Santa Teresa de Calcuta (3 km); the best-known is Mérida Mexico Temple (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Caucel

17 museums within 100 km of Caucel. The closest is Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (10 km); the best-known is Museum of Light (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Caucel

17 caves within 100 km of Caucel. The closest is Shiny Cave TCG (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Caucel

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Caucel. The closest is Jardin Botánico CICY (9 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Caucel

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Caucel. The closest is Cuadra De Caballos San Rafael (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Caucel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Caucel
  2. 12 km Mérida Mexico Temple · church, Mérida
  3. 3 km Museum of Light · museum, Mérida
  4. 1 km Gran Parque La Pancha · park, Mérida
  5. 8 km Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico · monument, Mérida
  6. 9 km Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún · nature spot, Mérida
  7. 17 km Back to Caucel

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Caucel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage105133Kalax (3 km)
    Churches3033Santa Teresa de Calcuta (3 km)
    Museums1217Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (10 km)
    Caves717Shiny Cave TCG (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710Jardin Botánico CICY (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Cuadra De Caballos San Rafael (13 km)
    Beaches & coast25Velociraptor Chicxulub Puerto (40 km)
    Parks44Santa Lucía Park (12 km)
    Other attractions24Carlos J. Finlay (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Cenote (50 km)
    Waterfalls11Parque Cascadas (4 km)

    Caucel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Caucel?

    Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico (monument, about 10 km), Mérida Mexico Temple (church, about 12 km), Museum of Light (museum, about 13 km), Gran Parque La Pancha (park, about 13 km), Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (nature spot, about 17 km), Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    173 places on Spotwander: 105 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 12 museums, 7 caves, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Caucel?

    Kalax, about 3 km by road; Dzilamil (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Caucel?

    Santa Teresa de Calcuta, about 3 km by road; Amor y Libertad A.C. (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Caucel?

    Gran Museo del Mundo Maya, about 10 km by road; Museo de Historia Natural (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Caucel?

    Start in Caucel, visit Mérida Mexico Temple, then Museum of Light, then Gran Parque La Pancha, then Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico, then Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Caucel?

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

    Towns near Caucel

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Caucel’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.