Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Kinil

Kinil is a town in Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 1,127 people. Within 50 km by road there are 5 places to visit — 3 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 0 museums and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Chacmultun (35 km), Loltún Cave (43 km) and Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (60 km).

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Kinil at a glance

Location
Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 1,127
Coordinates
20.3238° N, 89.1329° W
Places within 50 km
5 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and museums

Top places to visit near Kinil

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Forts & heritage near Kinil

98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kinil. The closest is Chunkanab (27 km); the best-known is Chacmultun (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Kinil

16 caves within 100 km of Kinil. The closest is Gruta Chocantes (27 km); the best-known is Loltún Cave (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Kinil

7 museums within 100 km of Kinil. The closest is Museo de Las Momias (66 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kinil

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kinil. The closest is Mayapan Archeological Site (60 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Kinil

6 churches within 100 km of Kinil. The closest is Capilla (76 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kinil

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kinil. The closest is Cenotes Cuzama (61 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kinil

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 108 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kinil
  2. 27 km Chunkanab · heritage site, Tekax
  3. 12 km Gruta Chocantes · cave, Tekax
  4. 7 km Chacmultun · heritage site, Tekax
  5. 18 km Loltún Cave · cave, Oxkutzcab
  6. 7 km Castillo de Oxkutzcab · heritage site, Oxkutzcab
  7. 37 km Back to Kinil

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From travellers near Kinil

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How to reach Kinil

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    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kinil by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage398Chunkanab (27 km)
    Caves216Gruta Chocantes (27 km)
    Museums07Museo de Las Momias (66 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints06Mayapan Archeological Site (60 km)
    Other attractions06Zona Arqueológica Yaxunah (68 km)
    Churches06Capilla (76 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Cenotes Cuzama (61 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Cenote Canunchen (60 km)
    Temples01Temple of Kukulcán (89 km)

    Kinil: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kinil?

    Chacmultun (heritage site, about 35 km), Loltún Cave (cave, about 43 km), Chunkanab (heritage site, about 27 km), Gruta Chocantes (cave, about 27 km), Castillo de Oxkutzcab (heritage site, about 37 km), Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (heritage site, about 60 km).

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

    5 places on Spotwander: 3 forts & heritage, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kinil?

    Chunkanab, about 27 km by road; Chacmultun (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Kinil?

    Gruta Chocantes, about 27 km by road; Loltún Cave (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Kinil?

    Museo de Las Momias, about 66 km by road; Ecoparque Museo del Chocolate (83 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kinil?

    Start in Kinil, visit Chunkanab, then Gruta Chocantes, then Chacmultun, then Loltún Cave, then Castillo de Oxkutzcab, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kinil?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and museums.

    Towns near Kinil

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