Places to visit near

Izamal

Izamal is a town in Izamal district, Yucatán, Mexico of about 16,195 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit: 18 forts & heritage, 5 churches and 3 museums. The must-see places are Pirámide de Kinich Kakmó, Zona Arqueológica de Aké and Kukab.

20.9354° N, 89.0180° WPop. 16,195

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km34
Must-see21
Notable204
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Izamal

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:11 pm

127 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 Izamal
  2. Iglesiachurch · 30 min
  3. Cenote Chihuáncave · 1 hrs
  4. Capilla "Santa Cruz"church · 30 min
  5. Zona Arqueológica de Akéheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Busto de Miguel Hidalgoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Izamal
Today’s loopIzamalStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Izamal?

Pirámide de Kinich Kakmó (heritage site, about 1 km), Kabul (heritage site, about 1 km), Kinich Kakmó (heritage site, about 1 km), Itzmatul (heritage site, about 1 km), Museo Comunitario Itzmal Kauil (museum, about 1 km), Convent of Saint Anthony of Padua (church, about 1 km).

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

34 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 3 museums, 4 caves, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Izamal?

Kabul, about 1 km by road; Kinich Kakmó (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Izamal?

Convent of Saint Anthony of Padua, about 1 km by road; Iglesia (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Izamal?

Start in Izamal, visit Iglesia, then Cenote Chihuán, then Capilla "Santa Cruz", then Zona Arqueológica de Aké, then Busto de Miguel Hidalgo, and drive back — about 127 km by road in all.