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Los Cenotes

Los Cenotes is a town in Balancán district, Tabasco, Mexico of about 1,047 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit: 31 forts & heritage, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 churches. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica de San Claudio, Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Cañón del Usumacinta and Sitio Arqueológico de Piedras Negras.

17.6346° N, 91.0376° WPop. 1,047

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km90
Must-see6
Notable122
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Los Cenotes

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:38 pm

155 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Los Cenotes
  2. Zona Arqueológica de San Claudiolake · 45 min
  3. Sitio Arqueológico Santa Elenaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sitio Arqueológico La Resacaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Zona Arqueológica El Tiraderoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Monumento Limítrofe Internacional 81 "Vértice Campeche"heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Los Cenotes
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Los Cenotes?

Los Cenotes (attraction, about 1 km), Capulín (attraction, about 12 km), Jolochero (attraction, about 16 km), Arroyo el Triunfo (attraction, about 18 km), Sitio Arqueológico La Resaca (heritage site, about 20 km), Zona Arqueológica de San Claudio (lake, about 44 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Los Cenotes?

90 places on Spotwander: 31 forts & heritage, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 other attractions, 7 churches, 12 parks.

Which is the nearest fort to Los Cenotes?

Sitio Arqueológico La Resaca, about 20 km by road; Sitio Arqueológico Santa Elena (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Los Cenotes?

Laguna El Tigre, about 16 km by road; Laguna Caoba (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Los Cenotes?

Start in Los Cenotes, visit Zona Arqueológica de San Claudio, then Sitio Arqueológico Santa Elena, then Sitio Arqueológico La Resaca, then Zona Arqueológica El Tiradero, then Monumento Limítrofe Internacional 81 "Vértice Campeche", and drive back — about 155 km by road in all.