Tecoh district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Lepan

Lepan is a town in Tecoh district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 1,240 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 78 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 13 caves and 10 museums. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (12 km), Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh (15 km) and Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" (25 km).

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Lepan at a glance

Location
Tecoh district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 1,240
Coordinates
20.7124° N, 89.4972° W
Places within 50 km
141 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Lepan

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Forts & heritage near Lepan

143 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lepan. The closest is Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lepan

31 churches within 100 km of Lepan. The closest is Parroquia Santa Maria Goretti (35 km); the best-known is Mérida Mexico Temple (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Lepan

17 caves within 100 km of Lepan. The closest is Grutas Tzabnah (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Lepan

14 museums within 100 km of Lepan. The closest is Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lepan

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lepan. The closest is Ring of Cenotes (23 km); the best-known is Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Lepan

4 parks within 100 km of Lepan. The closest is Parque del Bate (35 km); the best-known is Gran Parque La Pancha (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Lepan

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 Lepan
  2. 4 km Grutas Tzabnah · cave, Tecoh
  3. 12 km Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh · heritage site, Acanceh
  4. 22 km Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" · nature spot, Mérida
  5. 20 km Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil · museum, Umán
  6. 38 km Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán · heritage site, Tecoh
  7. 12 km Back to Lepan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lepan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage78143Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (12 km)
    Churches2531Parroquia Santa Maria Goretti (35 km)
    Caves1317Grutas Tzabnah (4 km)
    Museums1014Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Ring of Cenotes (23 km)
    Parks44Parque del Bate (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints13Mayapan Archeological Site (12 km)
    Other attractions23Feria Xmatkuil Yucatán (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Cenote Canunchen (33 km)
    Waterfalls11Parque Cascadas (47 km)

    Lepan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lepan?

    Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (heritage site, about 12 km), Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh (heritage site, about 15 km), Grutas Tzabnah (cave, about 4 km), Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" (nature spot, about 25 km), Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (museum, about 30 km), Kukab (heritage site, about 32 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 13 caves, 10 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lepan?

    Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán, about 12 km by road; Palacio de Los Estucos (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lepan?

    Parroquia Santa Maria Goretti, about 35 km by road; Capilla (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Lepan?

    Grutas Tzabnah, about 4 km by road; Cenote Bolonchoojol (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lepan?

    Start in Lepan, visit Grutas Tzabnah, then Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh, then Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal", then Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil, then Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lepan?

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

    Towns near Lepan

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