Homún district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Hocaba

Hocaba is a town in Homún district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 4,127 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 8 caves and 4 museums. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica de Aké (19 km), Kukab (26 km) and Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh (27 km).

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Hocaba, Yucatán
Hocaba, Homún district, Yucatán, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hocaba at a glance

Location
Homún district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 4,127
Coordinates
20.8162° N, 89.2463° W
Places within 50 km
69 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Hocaba

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

134 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hocaba. The closest is Gran Plaza (19 km); the best-known is Zona Arqueológica de Aké (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Hocaba

35 churches within 100 km of Hocaba. The closest is Capilla (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Hocaba

18 caves within 100 km of Hocaba. The closest is Cenote Chulul (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Hocaba

18 museums within 100 km of Hocaba. The closest is Museo de Arte Creativo (33 km); the best-known is Museum of Light (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hocaba

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hocaba

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hocaba. The closest is Mayapan Archeological Site (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Hocaba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hocaba
  2. 6 km Capilla · church, Tahmek
  3. 8 km Capilla "Santa Cruz" · church, Hoctún
  4. 17 km Zona Arqueológica de Aké · heritage site, Tixkokob
  5. 15 km Kukab · heritage site, Tixpéhual
  6. 17 km Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh · heritage site, Acanceh
  7. 27 km Back to Hocaba

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How to reach Hocaba

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hocaba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage39134Gran Plaza (19 km)
    Churches1135Capilla (6 km)
    Caves818Cenote Chulul (11 km)
    Museums418Museo de Arte Creativo (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Cenotes Cuzama (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Mayapan Archeological Site (38 km)
    Other attractions15Feria Xmatkuil Yucatán (48 km)
    Parks04Gran Parque La Pancha (52 km)
    Beaches & coast03Playa Bonita (74 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Cenote Canunchen (10 km)
    Waterfalls01Parque Cascadas (64 km)
    Temples01Temple of Kukulcán (90 km)

    Hocaba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hocaba?

    Zona Arqueológica de Aké (heritage site, about 19 km), Kukab (heritage site, about 26 km), Capilla (church, about 6 km), Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh (heritage site, about 27 km), Capilla "Santa Cruz" (church, about 9 km), Cenote Canunchen (lake, about 10 km).

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

    69 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 8 caves, 4 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hocaba?

    Gran Plaza, about 19 km by road; Zona Arqueológica de Aké (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Hocaba?

    Capilla, about 6 km by road; Capilla "Santa Cruz" (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Hocaba?

    Cenote Chulul, about 11 km by road; Santa Maria Cave & Cenote (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hocaba?

    Start in Hocaba, visit Capilla, then Capilla "Santa Cruz", then Zona Arqueológica de Aké, then Kukab, then Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hocaba?

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

    Towns near Hocaba

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hocaba’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hocaba on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.