Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Chablekal

Chablekal is a town in Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 3,626 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 108 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 4 caves and 13 museums. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (3 km), Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (3 km) and Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico (11 km).

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Chablekal at a glance

Location
Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 3,626
Coordinates
21.0965° N, 89.5777° W
Places within 50 km
175 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Chablekal

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Forts & heritage near Chablekal

127 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chablekal. The closest is Temple of the 7 Dolls (2 km); the best-known is Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chablekal

34 churches within 100 km of Chablekal. The closest is Iglesia (3 km); the best-known is Mérida Mexico Temple (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Chablekal

18 caves within 100 km of Chablekal. The closest is Gotcha Pueblo Fantasma (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Chablekal

16 museums within 100 km of Chablekal. The closest is Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (11 km); the best-known is Museum of Light (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chablekal

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chablekal. The closest is Dzityá (1 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Chablekal

5 parks within 100 km of Chablekal. The closest is Gran Parque La Pancha (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Chablekal

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chablekal
  2. 3 km Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún · heritage site, Mérida
  3. 1 km Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún · nature spot, Mérida
  4. 9 km Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico · monument, Mérida
  5. 8 km Museum of Light · museum, Mérida
  6. 1 km Gran Parque La Pancha · park, Mérida
  7. 17 km Back to Chablekal

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    Within 15 km of Chablekal

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chablekal by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage108127Temple of the 7 Dolls (2 km)
    Churches3034Iglesia (3 km)
    Caves418Gotcha Pueblo Fantasma (8 km)
    Museums1316Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79Dzityá (1 km)
    Parks45Gran Parque La Pancha (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45Cuadra De Caballos San Rafael (7 km)
    Beaches & coast25Velociraptor Chicxulub Puerto (27 km)
    Other attractions24Carlos J. Finlay (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Cenote Canunchen (65 km)
    Waterfalls11Parque Cascadas (23 km)

    Chablekal: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chablekal?

    Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (heritage site, about 3 km), Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (nature spot, about 3 km), Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico (monument, about 11 km), Gran Parque La Pancha (park, about 17 km), Museum of Light (museum, about 17 km), Mérida Mexico Temple (church, about 19 km).

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

    175 places on Spotwander: 108 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 4 caves, 13 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chablekal?

    Temple of the 7 Dolls, about 2 km by road; Estructura 12 (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chablekal?

    Iglesia, about 3 km by road; Capilla (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Chablekal?

    Gotcha Pueblo Fantasma, about 8 km by road; Las Grutas de Tzab-nah (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chablekal?

    Start in Chablekal, visit Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún, then Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún, then Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico, then Museum of Light, then Gran Parque La Pancha, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chablekal?

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

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