Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Cholul

Cholul is a town in Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 5,880 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 109 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 6 caves and 13 museums. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (8 km), Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (9 km) and Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico (9 km).

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Cholul at a glance

Location
Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 5,880
Coordinates
21.0425° N, 89.5588° W
Places within 50 km
179 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Cholul

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Forts & heritage near Cholul

130 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cholul. The closest is Estuctura Maya En la Exhacienda San Pedro Cholul (2 km); the best-known is Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cholul

34 churches within 100 km of Cholul. The closest is Iglesia de Cholul (1 km); the best-known is Mérida Mexico Temple (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Cholul

18 caves within 100 km of Cholul. The closest is Las Grutas de Tzab-nah (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cholul

17 museums within 100 km of Cholul. The closest is Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (9 km); the best-known is Museum of Light (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cholul

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cholul. The closest is Chichí Suárez (6 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cholul

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cholul. The closest is Cuadra De Caballos San Rafael (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Cholul

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cholul
  2. 8 km Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún · nature spot, Mérida
  3. 1 km Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún · heritage site, 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. 11 km Back to Cholul

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    Places near Cholul by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage109130Estuctura Maya En la Exhacienda San Pedro Cholul (2 km)
    Churches3134Iglesia de Cholul (1 km)
    Caves618Las Grutas de Tzab-nah (4 km)
    Museums1317Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79Chichí Suárez (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45Cuadra De Caballos San Rafael (8 km)
    Beaches & coast25Velociraptor Chicxulub Puerto (35 km)
    Parks44Gran Parque La Pancha (11 km)
    Other attractions24Carlos J. Finlay (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Cenote Canunchen (58 km)
    Waterfalls11Parque Cascadas (21 km)

    Cholul: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cholul?

    Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (nature spot, about 8 km), Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (heritage site, about 9 km), Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico (monument, about 9 km), Gran Parque La Pancha (park, about 11 km), Museum of Light (museum, about 12 km), Mérida Mexico Temple (church, about 14 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 109 forts & heritage, 31 churches, 6 caves, 13 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cholul?

    Estuctura Maya En la Exhacienda San Pedro Cholul, about 2 km by road; Exhacienda San Pedro Cholul (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cholul?

    Iglesia de Cholul, about 1 km by road; Monasterio de Las Hermanas Adoratrices Perpetuas del Santísimo Sacramento (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Cholul?

    Las Grutas de Tzab-nah, about 4 km by road; Shiny Cave TCG (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cholul?

    Start in Cholul, visit Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún, then Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún, then Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico, then Museum of Light, then Gran Parque La Pancha, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cholul?

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

    Towns near Cholul

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