Santa Elena district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Cumpich

Cumpich is a town in Santa Elena district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 1,587 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 58 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 1 caves and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Xkipche (25 km), Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal (36 km) and Nohpat (40 km).

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Cumpich at a glance

Location
Santa Elena district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 1,587
Coordinates
20.1861° N, 89.9708° W
Places within 50 km
75 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums and caves

Top places to visit near Cumpich

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Forts & heritage near Cumpich

130 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cumpich. The closest is Xcalumkin (5 km); the best-known is Xkipche (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Cumpich

12 museums within 100 km of Cumpich. The closest is Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Cumpich

11 caves within 100 km of Cumpich. The closest is Gruta Xtacumbilxunaan (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cumpich

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cumpich. The closest is Jardín Comunitario "San Juan" (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cumpich

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cumpich. The closest is Mirador Cementerio (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Cumpich

3 churches within 100 km of Cumpich. The closest is Iglesia de Huechil (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cumpich

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 124 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cumpich
  2. 5 km Xcalumkin · heritage site, Santa Elena
  3. 15 km Monumento A Zapata · heritage site, Hecelchakán
  4. 42 km Xkipche · heritage site, Santa Elena
  5. 11 km Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal · heritage site, Santa Elena
  6. 11 km Nohpat · heritage site, Santa Elena
  7. 40 km Back to Cumpich

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How to reach Cumpich

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cumpich by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage58130Xcalumkin (5 km)
    Other attractions521Zona Arqueológica de Xcalumkin (6 km)
    Museums412Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán (21 km)
    Caves111Gruta Xtacumbilxunaan (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Jardín Comunitario "San Juan" (28 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Mirador Cementerio (35 km)
    Churches13Iglesia de Huechil (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Cenote (71 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Uaymil (76 km)
    Buddhist sites01Kloster Monasterio Casa Betania (90 km)

    Cumpich: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cumpich?

    Xkipche (heritage site, about 25 km), Xcalumkin (heritage site, about 5 km), Zona Arqueológica de Xcalumkin (attraction, about 6 km), Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal (heritage site, about 36 km), Nohpat (heritage site, about 40 km), Monumento A Zapata (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 58 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 4 museums, 1 cave, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cumpich?

    Xcalumkin, about 5 km by road; Monumento A Zapata (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cumpich?

    Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán, about 21 km by road; Choco-Story (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Cumpich?

    Gruta Xtacumbilxunaan, about 38 km by road; Grutas de X'pukil (51 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cumpich?

    Start in Cumpich, visit Xcalumkin, then Monumento A Zapata, then Xkipche, then Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal, then Nohpat, and drive back — about 124 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cumpich?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums and caves.

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