Calkiní district, Campeche, Mexico

Places to visit near Nunkiní

Nunkiní is a town in Calkiní district, Campeche, Mexico, home to about 5,859 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 churches. The must-see places are San José Chactún (25 km), Chunchucmil (34 km) and Oxkintoc (34 km).

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Nunkiní at a glance

Location
Calkiní district, Campeche, Mexico
Population
about 5,859
Coordinates
20.4005° N, 90.1480° W
Places within 50 km
49 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Nunkiní

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Forts & heritage near Nunkiní

129 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nunkiní. The closest is Parque Ceibano (13 km); the best-known is San José Chactún (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Nunkiní

12 museums within 100 km of Nunkiní. The closest is Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nunkiní

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nunkiní. The closest is Ría Lagartos (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Nunkiní

10 churches within 100 km of Nunkiní. The closest is Iglesia de Huechil (71 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Nunkiní

9 caves within 100 km of Nunkiní. The closest is Grutas Calcehtok 2 (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nunkiní

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nunkiní. The closest is Mirador Cementerio (49 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Nunkiní

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nunkiní
  2. 12 km Ría Lagartos · nature spot, Halachó
  3. 29 km San José Chactún · heritage site, Maxcanú
  4. 22 km Monumneto "Tu'uk' Ka'an (Rincón del Cielo)" · heritage site, Calkiní
  5. 1 km Parque Ceibano · heritage site, Calkiní
  6. 1 km Arbol "La Ceiba O Yaxché" · nature spot, Calkiní
  7. 13 km Back to Nunkiní

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nunkiní by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage33129Parque Ceibano (13 km)
    Other attractions521Estatua de la "Mujer Campechana" (14 km)
    Museums312Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Ría Lagartos (12 km)
    Churches010Iglesia de Huechil (71 km)
    Caves29Grutas Calcehtok 2 (36 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Mirador Cementerio (49 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Uaymil (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Cenote (61 km)
    Beaches & coast01Faro de Palmar (92 km)
    Parks01Parque del Bate (99 km)
    Waterfalls01Parque Cascadas (99 km)

    Nunkiní: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nunkiní?

    San José Chactún (heritage site, about 25 km), Ría Lagartos (nature spot, about 12 km), Parque Ceibano (heritage site, about 13 km), Arbol "La Ceiba O Yaxché" (nature spot, about 13 km), Monumneto "Tu'uk' Ka'an (Rincón del Cielo)" (heritage site, about 13 km), Antiguo Edificio Dedico A "Mateo Reyes" (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 3 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nunkiní?

    Parque Ceibano, about 13 km by road; Monumneto "Tu'uk' Ka'an (Rincón del Cielo)" (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Nunkiní?

    Mayan Archeology Museum of the Camino Real de Hecelchakán, about 31 km by road; Choco-Story (50 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Nunkiní?

    Ría Lagartos, about 12 km by road; Arbol "La Ceiba O Yaxché" (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nunkiní?

    Start in Nunkiní, visit Ría Lagartos, then San José Chactún, then Monumneto "Tu'uk' Ka'an (Rincón del Cielo)", then Parque Ceibano, then Arbol "La Ceiba O Yaxché", and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nunkiní?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for museums and churches.

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