Maxcanú district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Maxcanú

Maxcanú is a town in Maxcanú district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 12,621 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 0 churches, 3 museums and 4 caves. The must-see places are Oxkintoc (8 km), San José Chactún (9 km) and Chunchucmil (26 km).

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Maxcanú, Yucatán
Maxcanú, Maxcanú district, Yucatán, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Maxcanú at a glance

Location
Maxcanú district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 12,621
Coordinates
20.5846° N, 90.0010° W
Places within 50 km
48 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Maxcanú

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

150 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maxcanú. The closest is Oxkintoc (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Maxcanú

27 churches within 100 km of Maxcanú. The closest is Templo de la Cruz (53 km); the best-known is Mérida Mexico Temple (72 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Maxcanú

16 museums within 100 km of Maxcanú. The closest is Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Maxcanú

13 caves within 100 km of Maxcanú. The closest is Grutas Calcehtok 3 (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Maxcanú

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Maxcanú. The closest is Jardín Comunitario "San Juan" (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maxcanú

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maxcanú. The closest is Mirador Cementerio (43 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Maxcanú

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maxcanú
  2. 8 km Oxkintoc · heritage site, Maxcanú
  3. 1 km Grutas Calcehtok 3 · cave, Opichén
  4. 4 km Grutas de X'pukil · cave, Opichén
  5. 13 km San José Chactún · heritage site, Maxcanú
  6. 28 km Chunchucmil · heritage site, Maxcanú
  7. 26 km Back to Maxcanú

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    All places near Maxcanú by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maxcanú by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage32150Oxkintoc (8 km)
    Churches027Templo de la Cruz (53 km)
    Museums316Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (42 km)
    Caves413Grutas Calcehtok 3 (9 km)
    Other attractions310Zona Arqueológica Oxkintoc (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Jardín Comunitario "San Juan" (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Mirador Cementerio (43 km)
    Parks04Parque del Bate (67 km)
    Beaches & coast02Faro de Palmar (74 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Cenote (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Uaymil (65 km)
    Waterfalls01Parque Cascadas (67 km)

    Maxcanú: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maxcanú?

    Oxkintoc (heritage site, about 8 km), San José Chactún (heritage site, about 9 km), Chunchucmil (heritage site, about 26 km), Zona Arqueológica Oxkintoc (attraction, about 7 km), Grutas Calcehtok 3 (cave, about 9 km), Grutas de X'pukil (cave, about 12 km).

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

    48 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 4 caves, 3 other attractions, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Maxcanú?

    Oxkintoc, about 8 km by road; San José Chactún (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Maxcanú?

    Templo de la Cruz, about 53 km by road; Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis (53 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Maxcanú?

    Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil, about 42 km by road; Choco-Story (43 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maxcanú?

    Start in Maxcanú, visit Oxkintoc, then Grutas Calcehtok 3, then Grutas de X'pukil, then San José Chactún, then Chunchucmil, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maxcanú?

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

    Towns near Maxcanú

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