Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Molas

Molas is a town in Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 2,014 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 99 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 14 caves and 11 museums. The must-see places are Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" (5 km), Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (16 km) and Mérida Mexico Temple (21 km).

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Molas at a glance

Location
Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 2,014
Coordinates
20.8166° N, 89.6300° W
Places within 50 km
171 (12 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Molas

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Forts & heritage near Molas

144 forts & heritage within 100 km of Molas. The closest is Monumento al Caminero (13 km); the best-known is Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh (23 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Molas

32 churches within 100 km of Molas. The closest is Iglesia (16 km); the best-known is Mérida Mexico Temple (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Molas

18 caves within 100 km of Molas. The closest is La Cueva del Jabalí (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Molas

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

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Molas

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Molas. The closest is Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Molas

4 parks within 100 km of Molas. The closest is Parque del Bate (15 km); the best-known is Gran Parque La Pancha (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Molas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Molas
  2. 5 km Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" · nature spot, Mérida
  3. 17 km Gran Parque La Pancha · park, Mérida
  4. 1 km Museum of Light · museum, Mérida
  5. 3 km Mérida Mexico Temple · church, Mérida
  6. 33 km Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil · museum, Umán
  7. 16 km Back to Molas

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How to reach Molas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Molas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage99144Monumento al Caminero (13 km)
    Churches2932Iglesia (16 km)
    Caves1418La Cueva del Jabalí (23 km)
    Museums1116Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens89Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" (5 km)
    Parks44Parque del Bate (15 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints24Mayapan Archeological Site (34 km)
    Other attractions23Feria Xmatkuil Yucatán (6 km)
    Beaches & coast03Velociraptor Chicxulub Puerto (66 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Cenote (29 km)
    Waterfalls11Parque Cascadas (25 km)

    Molas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Molas?

    Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" (nature spot, about 5 km), Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (museum, about 16 km), Mérida Mexico Temple (church, about 21 km), Museum of Light (museum, about 22 km), Gran Parque La Pancha (park, about 23 km), Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh (heritage site, about 23 km).

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

    171 places on Spotwander: 99 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 14 caves, 11 museums, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Molas?

    Monumento al Caminero, about 13 km by road; Ex-Hacienda San Antonio Xluch (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Molas?

    Iglesia, about 16 km by road; Capilla (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Molas?

    La Cueva del Jabalí, about 23 km by road; Grutas Tzabnah (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Molas?

    Start in Molas, visit Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal", then Gran Parque La Pancha, then Museum of Light, then Mérida Mexico Temple, then Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Molas?

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

    Towns near Molas

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