Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Mayapan

Mayapan is a town in Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 3,263 people. Within 50 km by road there are 16 places to visit — 4 forts & heritage, 0 churches, 8 caves and 0 museums. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (39 km), Loltún Cave (43 km) and Chacmultun (45 km).

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Mayapan, Yucatán
Mayapan, Yucatán, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mayapan at a glance

Location
Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 3,263
Coordinates
20.4684° N, 89.2139° W
Places within 50 km
16 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Mayapan

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

152 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mayapan. The closest is Castillo de Oxkutzcab (36 km); the best-known is Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mayapan

24 churches within 100 km of Mayapan. The closest is Capilla (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Mayapan

19 caves within 100 km of Mayapan. The closest is Cenote Nah Yah (35 km); the best-known is Loltún Cave (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Mayapan

16 museums within 100 km of Mayapan. The closest is Museo de Las Momias (59 km); the best-known is Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (76 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mayapan

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mayapan. The closest is Cenotes Cuzama (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mayapan

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mayapan. The closest is Mayapan Archeological Site (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Mayapan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 160 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mayapan
  2. 35 km Cenote Nah Yah · cave, Tecoh
  3. 8 km Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán · heritage site, Tecoh
  4. 47 km Castillo de Oxkutzcab · heritage site, Oxkutzcab
  5. 7 km Loltún Cave · cave, Oxkutzcab
  6. 18 km Chacmultun · heritage site, Tekax
  7. 45 km Back to Mayapan

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From travellers near Mayapan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mayapan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4152Castillo de Oxkutzcab (36 km)
    Churches024Capilla (54 km)
    Caves819Cenote Nah Yah (35 km)
    Museums016Museo de Las Momias (59 km)
    Other attractions07Zona Arqueológica Yaxunah (72 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Cenotes Cuzama (38 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Mayapan Archeological Site (39 km)
    Parks04Parque del Bate (84 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Cenote Canunchen (38 km)
    Temples01Temple of Kukulcán (89 km)

    Mayapan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mayapan?

    Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (heritage site, about 39 km), Loltún Cave (cave, about 43 km), Chacmultun (heritage site, about 45 km), Cenote Nah Yah (cave, about 35 km), Castillo de Oxkutzcab (heritage site, about 36 km), Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh (heritage site, about 57 km).

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

    16 places on Spotwander: 4 forts & heritage, 8 caves, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mayapan?

    Castillo de Oxkutzcab, about 36 km by road; Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mayapan?

    Capilla, about 54 km by road; Capilla "Santa Cruz" (56 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Mayapan?

    Cenote Nah Yah, about 35 km by road; Cenote Chulul (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mayapan?

    Start in Mayapan, visit Cenote Nah Yah, then Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán, then Castillo de Oxkutzcab, then Loltún Cave, then Chacmultun, and drive back — about 160 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mayapan?

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

    Towns near Mayapan

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