Places to visit near

El Limar

El Limar is a town in Chiapas, Mexico of about 2,908 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit: 14 forts & heritage, 2 museums and 13 waterfalls. The must-see places are Tortuguero (Sitio Arqueológico), Cascadas Agua Azul and Palenque.

17.4149° N, 92.4029° WPop. 2,908

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km50
Must-see8
Notable115
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Limar

5 stops, one loop, back by 8:11 pm

197 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave El Limar
  2. Tortuguero (Sitio Arqueológico)heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Parque Estatal Agua Blancanature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Cascadas del TuliHáwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Palenquemuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. Cascadas Agua Azulwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in El Limar
Today’s loopEl LimarStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Limar?

Cascadas del TuliHá (waterfall, about 20 km), Salto de Agua Las Cataratas (waterfall, about 21 km), Tortuguero (Sitio Arqueológico) (heritage site, about 44 km), Cascadas Agua Azul (waterfall, about 44 km), Palenque (museum, about 48 km), Zona Arqueologica Palenque (attraction, about 48 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of El Limar?

50 places on Spotwander: 14 forts & heritage, 2 museums, 13 waterfalls, 9 churches, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to El Limar?

El Porvenir, about 11 km by road; Jolja (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to El Limar?

Palenque, about 48 km by road; Museo del Sitio Palenque (49 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from El Limar?

Start in El Limar, visit Tortuguero (Sitio Arqueológico), then Parque Estatal Agua Blanca, then Cascadas del TuliHá, then Palenque, then Cascadas Agua Azul, and drive back — about 197 km by road in all.