Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Ixil

Ixil is a town in Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 3,728 people. Within 50 km by road there are 169 places to visit — 106 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 12 museums and 4 caves. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (17 km), Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (17 km) and Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico (25 km).

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Ixil, Yucatán
Ixil, Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ixil at a glance

Location
Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 3,728
Coordinates
21.1523° N, 89.4818° W
Places within 50 km
169 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ixil

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Forts & heritage near Ixil

124 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ixil. The closest is Dinosaur Impact Monument (5 km); the best-known is Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ixil

34 churches within 100 km of Ixil. The closest is Iglesia (12 km); the best-known is Mérida Mexico Temple (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ixil

15 museums within 100 km of Ixil. The closest is Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (25 km); the best-known is Museum of Light (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ixil

15 caves within 100 km of Ixil. The closest is Gotcha Pueblo Fantasma (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ixil

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ixil. The closest is Dzityá (15 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Ixil

5 parks within 100 km of Ixil. The closest is Gran Parque La Pancha (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ixil

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ixil
  2. 5 km Dinosaur Impact Monument · monument, Chicxulub Pueblo
  3. 12 km Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún · heritage site, Mérida
  4. 1 km Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún · nature spot, Mérida
  5. 9 km Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico · monument, Mérida
  6. 8 km Gran Parque La Pancha · park, Mérida
  7. 29 km Back to Ixil

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ixil by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage106124Dinosaur Impact Monument (5 km)
    Churches2734Iglesia (12 km)
    Museums1215Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (25 km)
    Caves415Gotcha Pueblo Fantasma (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens79Dzityá (15 km)
    Parks45Gran Parque La Pancha (29 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Cuadra De Caballos San Rafael (21 km)
    Beaches & coast34Playa San Benito (24 km)
    Other attractions22Carlos J. Finlay (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Cenote Canunchen (65 km)
    Waterfalls11Parque Cascadas (37 km)

    Ixil: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ixil?

    Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (heritage site, about 17 km), Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (nature spot, about 17 km), Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico (monument, about 25 km), Dinosaur Impact Monument (monument, about 5 km), Gran Parque La Pancha (park, about 29 km), Museum of Light (museum, about 30 km).

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

    169 places on Spotwander: 106 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 12 museums, 4 caves, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ixil?

    Dinosaur Impact Monument, about 5 km by road; Calotmul (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ixil?

    Iglesia, about 12 km by road; Capilla (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ixil?

    Gran Museo del Mundo Maya, about 25 km by road; Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ixil?

    Start in Ixil, visit Dinosaur Impact Monument, then Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún, then Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún, then Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico, then Gran Parque La Pancha, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ixil?

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

    Towns near Ixil

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