Maxcanú district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Opichen

Opichen is a town in Maxcanú district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 4,751 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 47 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 6 caves and 4 museums. The must-see places are Oxkintoc (12 km), San José Chactún (20 km) and Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal (29 km).

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

Opichen at a glance

Location
Maxcanú district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 4,751
Coordinates
20.5517° N, 89.8571° W
Places within 50 km
68 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Opichen

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Forts & heritage near Opichen

148 forts & heritage within 100 km of Opichen. The closest is Oxkintoc (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Opichen

27 churches within 100 km of Opichen. The closest is Templo de la Cruz (48 km); the best-known is Mérida Mexico Temple (65 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Opichen

16 caves within 100 km of Opichen. The closest is Grutas de X'pukil (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Opichen

15 museums within 100 km of Opichen. The closest is Choco-Story (29 km); the best-known is Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Opichen

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Opichen. The closest is Jardín Comunitario "San Juan" (35 km); the best-known is Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" (52 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Opichen

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Opichen. The closest is Mirador Cementerio (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Opichen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Opichen
  2. 7 km Grutas de X'pukil · cave, Opichén
  3. 3 km Grutas Calcehtok 1 · cave, Opichén
  4. 2 km Oxkintoc · heritage site, Maxcanú
  5. 10 km San José Chactún · heritage site, Maxcanú
  6. 39 km Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal · heritage site, Santa Elena
  7. 29 km Back to Opichen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Opichen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage47148Oxkintoc (12 km)
    Churches227Templo de la Cruz (48 km)
    Caves616Grutas de X'pukil (7 km)
    Museums415Choco-Story (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Jardín Comunitario "San Juan" (35 km)
    Other attractions38Zona Arqueológica Oxkintoc (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Mirador Cementerio (29 km)
    Parks04Parque del Bate (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Cenote (19 km)
    Waterfalls01Parque Cascadas (63 km)

    Opichen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Opichen?

    Oxkintoc (heritage site, about 12 km), San José Chactún (heritage site, about 20 km), Grutas de X'pukil (cave, about 7 km), Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal (heritage site, about 29 km), Grutas Calcehtok 1 (cave, about 10 km), Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (museum, about 32 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 47 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 6 caves, 4 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Opichen?

    Oxkintoc, about 12 km by road; La Campechana (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Opichen?

    Templo de la Cruz, about 48 km by road; Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Opichen?

    Grutas de X'pukil, about 7 km by road; Grutas Calcehtok 1 (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Opichen?

    Start in Opichen, visit Grutas de X'pukil, then Grutas Calcehtok 1, then Oxkintoc, then San José Chactún, then Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Opichen?

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

    Towns near Opichen

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