Motul district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Kini

Kini is a town in Motul district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 1,581 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit — 98 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 13 museums and 4 caves. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica de Aké (26 km), Kukab (32 km) and Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (37 km).

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Kini at a glance

Location
Motul district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 1,581
Coordinates
21.1356° N, 89.3169° W
Places within 50 km
156 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Kini

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

124 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kini. The closest is Monumento A Felipe Carrillo Puerto (7 km); the best-known is Zona Arqueológica de Aké (26 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kini

35 churches within 100 km of Kini. The closest is Iglesia (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Kini

15 museums within 100 km of Kini. The closest is Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Kini

15 caves within 100 km of Kini. The closest is Gotcha Pueblo Fantasma (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kini

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kini. The closest is Dzityá (34 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kini

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kini. The closest is Maya Salt (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Kini

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kini
  2. 7 km Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto · museum, Motul
  3. 1 km Monumento A Felipe Carrillo Puerto · heritage site, Motul
  4. 21 km Zona Arqueológica de Aké · heritage site, Tixkokob
  5. 15 km Kukab · heritage site, Tixpéhual
  6. 25 km Iglesia · church, Baca
  7. 11 km Back to Kini

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How to reach Kini

    All places near Kini by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kini by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage98124Monumento A Felipe Carrillo Puerto (7 km)
    Churches2435Iglesia (11 km)
    Museums1315Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto (7 km)
    Caves415Gotcha Pueblo Fantasma (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens69Dzityá (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Maya Salt (27 km)
    Parks45Gran Parque La Pancha (44 km)
    Beaches & coast35Playa Bonita (31 km)
    Other attractions12Carlos J. Finlay (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Cenote Canunchen (55 km)
    Waterfalls01Parque Cascadas (55 km)

    Kini: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kini?

    Zona Arqueológica de Aké (heritage site, about 26 km), Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto (museum, about 7 km), Monumento A Felipe Carrillo Puerto (heritage site, about 7 km), Iglesia (church, about 11 km), Kukab (heritage site, about 32 km), Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (heritage site, about 37 km).

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

    156 places on Spotwander: 98 forts & heritage, 24 churches, 13 museums, 4 caves, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kini?

    Monumento A Felipe Carrillo Puerto, about 7 km by road; Busto de Lázaro Cárdenas (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kini?

    Iglesia, about 11 km by road; Iglesia de Cholul (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Kini?

    Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto, about 7 km by road; Museo de Modelismo Estático MUME (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kini?

    Start in Kini, visit Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto, then Monumento A Felipe Carrillo Puerto, then Zona Arqueológica de Aké, then Kukab, then Iglesia, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kini?

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

    Towns near Kini

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kini’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.