Maxcanú district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Cepeda

Cepeda is a town in Maxcanú district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 3,064 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 0 churches, 3 museums and 4 caves. The must-see places are San José Chactún (13 km), Chunchucmil (21 km) and Oxkintoc (23 km).

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Cepeda at a glance

Location
Maxcanú district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 3,064
Coordinates
20.5060° N, 90.1098° W
Places within 50 km
52 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Cepeda

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

150 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cepeda. The closest is Siho (9 km); the best-known is San José Chactún (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cepeda

24 churches within 100 km of Cepeda. The closest is Templo de la Cruz (70 km); the best-known is Mérida Mexico Temple (89 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cepeda

16 museums within 100 km of Cepeda. The closest is Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán (46 km); the best-known is Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (60 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Cepeda

14 caves within 100 km of Cepeda. The closest is Grutas Calcehtok 3 (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cepeda

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cepeda. The closest is Ría Lagartos (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cepeda

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cepeda. The closest is Mirador Cementerio (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Cepeda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cepeda
  2. 9 km Siho · heritage site, Halachó
  3. 8 km Ría Lagartos · nature spot, Halachó
  4. 26 km Chunchucmil · heritage site, Maxcanú
  5. 34 km Oxkintoc · heritage site, Maxcanú
  6. 10 km San José Chactún · heritage site, Maxcanú
  7. 13 km Back to Cepeda

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From travellers near Cepeda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cepeda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage33150Siho (9 km)
    Churches024Templo de la Cruz (70 km)
    Museums316Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán (46 km)
    Caves414Grutas Calcehtok 3 (24 km)
    Other attractions513Zona Arqueológica Oxkintoc (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Ría Lagartos (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Mirador Cementerio (48 km)
    Parks04Parque del Bate (85 km)
    Beaches & coast02Faro de Palmar (79 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Uaymil (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Cenote (49 km)
    Waterfalls01Parque Cascadas (85 km)

    Cepeda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cepeda?

    San José Chactún (heritage site, about 13 km), Chunchucmil (heritage site, about 21 km), Oxkintoc (heritage site, about 23 km), Siho (heritage site, about 9 km), Ría Lagartos (nature spot, about 16 km), Monumneto "Tu'uk' Ka'an (Rincón del Cielo)" (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 4 caves, 5 other attractions, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cepeda?

    Siho, about 9 km by road; San José Chactún (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cepeda?

    Templo de la Cruz, about 70 km by road; Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis (70 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cepeda?

    Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán, about 46 km by road; Choco-Story (49 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cepeda?

    Start in Cepeda, visit Siho, then Ría Lagartos, then Chunchucmil, then Oxkintoc, then San José Chactún, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cepeda?

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

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