Municipio de Campeche district, Campeche, Mexico

Places to visit near Lerma

Lerma is a town in Municipio de Campeche district, Campeche, Mexico, home to about 8,281 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 42 forts & heritage, 27 parks, 25 churches and 15 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (10 km), Zona Arqueológica Acanmul (39 km) and Zona Arqueológica de Edzná (56 km).

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Lerma at a glance

Location
Municipio de Campeche district, Campeche, Mexico
Population
about 8,281
Coordinates
19.8040° N, 90.6009° W
Places within 50 km
147 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Lerma

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

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lerma. The closest is Resurgimiento (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Lerma

27 parks within 100 km of Lerma. The closest is Parque de Lerma (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Lerma

25 churches within 100 km of Lerma. The closest is Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Lerma

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lerma. The closest is Playa Cocalitos (1 km); the best-known is Playa Bonita (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Lerma

11 museums within 100 km of Lerma. The closest is Fuerte de San Miguel (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lerma

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lerma. The closest is Faro de Lerma (3 km); the best-known is Jardín Botánico X’much Haltún (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Lerma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lerma
  2. 3 km Playa Bonita · beach, Municipio de Campeche
  3. 8 km Resurgimiento · heritage site, Municipio de Campeche
  4. 1 km Bateria de San Luis · heritage site, Municipio de Campeche
  5. 5 km Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception · church, Municipio de Campeche
  6. 5 km Fuerte de San Miguel · museum, Municipio de Campeche
  7. 5 km Back to Lerma

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From travellers near Lerma

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How to reach Lerma

    All places near Lerma by distance

    Within 15 km of Lerma

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lerma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4264Resurgimiento (5 km)
    Parks2727Parque de Lerma (1 km)
    Churches2525Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (1 km)
    Other attractions2024San Bartolo Hill Lighthouse (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1516Playa Cocalitos (1 km)
    Museums1011Fuerte de San Miguel (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Faro de Lerma (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints22El Lugar Secreto (9 km)
    Buddhist sites11Kloster Monasterio Casa Betania (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Uaymil (92 km)

    Lerma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lerma?

    Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (church, about 10 km), Playa Bonita (beach, about 3 km), Resurgimiento (heritage site, about 5 km), Bateria de San Luis (heritage site, about 5 km), Fuerte de San Miguel (museum, about 5 km), La Rayuela (attraction, about 6 km).

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

    147 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 27 parks, 25 churches, 20 other attractions, 15 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lerma?

    Resurgimiento, about 5 km by road; Bateria de San Luis (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lerma?

    Parque de Lerma, about 1 km by road; Centro Ecológico de Campeche (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lerma?

    Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Celular G2 (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lerma?

    Start in Lerma, visit Playa Bonita, then Resurgimiento, then Bateria de San Luis, then Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, then Fuerte de San Miguel, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lerma?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Lerma

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