Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Komchén

Komchén is a town in Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 4,259 people. Within 50 km by road there are 172 places to visit — 105 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 4 caves and 13 museums. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (8 km), Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (9 km) and Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico (11 km).

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

Komchén at a glance

Location
Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 4,259
Coordinates
21.1034° N, 89.6624° W
Places within 50 km
172 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Komchén

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

128 forts & heritage within 100 km of Komchén. The closest is Komchén (3 km); the best-known is Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Komchén

34 churches within 100 km of Komchén. The closest is Iglesia Beato Juan Pablo II (5 km); the best-known is Mérida Mexico Temple (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Komchén

17 caves within 100 km of Komchén. The closest is Gotcha Pueblo Fantasma (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Komchén

16 museums within 100 km of Komchén. The closest is Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (10 km); the best-known is Museum of Light (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Komchén

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Komchén. The closest is Río Salvaje Balneario (6 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Komchén

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Komchén. The closest is Cuadra De Caballos San Rafael (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Komchén

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Komchén
  2. 8 km Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún · heritage site, Mérida
  3. 1 km Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún · nature spot, Mérida
  4. 15 km Gran Parque La Pancha · park, Mérida
  5. 1 km Museum of Light · museum, Mérida
  6. 8 km Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico · monument, Mérida
  7. 11 km Back to Komchén

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How to reach Komchén

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    Within 15 km of Komchén

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Komchén by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage105128Komchén (3 km)
    Churches3034Iglesia Beato Juan Pablo II (5 km)
    Caves417Gotcha Pueblo Fantasma (11 km)
    Museums1316Gran Museo del Mundo Maya (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710Río Salvaje Balneario (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Cuadra De Caballos San Rafael (9 km)
    Beaches & coast35Velociraptor Chicxulub Puerto (27 km)
    Parks44Gran Parque La Pancha (19 km)
    Other attractions24Carlos J. Finlay (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Cenote (63 km)
    Waterfalls11Parque Cascadas (18 km)

    Komchén: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Komchén?

    Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún (heritage site, about 8 km), Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (nature spot, about 9 km), Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico (monument, about 11 km), Gran Parque La Pancha (park, about 19 km), Museum of Light (museum, about 19 km), Mérida Mexico Temple (church, about 20 km).

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

    172 places on Spotwander: 105 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 4 caves, 13 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Komchén?

    Komchén, about 3 km by road; Templo Parado (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Komchén?

    Iglesia Beato Juan Pablo II, about 5 km by road; Iglesia (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Komchén?

    Gotcha Pueblo Fantasma, about 11 km by road; Shiny Cave TCG (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Komchén?

    Start in Komchén, visit Zona Arqueológica de Dzibilchaltún, then Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún, then Gran Parque La Pancha, then Museum of Light, then Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Komchén?

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

    Towns near Komchén

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