Peto district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Peto

Peto is a town in Peto district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 19,821 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 9 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 26 parks and 3 caves. The must-see places are Chacmultun (55 km), Yo'okop (63 km) and Yaxuna (67 km).

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

Peto at a glance

Location
Peto district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 19,821
Coordinates
20.1278° N, 88.9228° W
Places within 50 km
86
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Peto

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Forts & heritage near Peto

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Peto. The closest is Altú (10 km); the best-known is Chacmultun (55 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Peto

43 churches within 100 km of Peto. The closest is Iglesia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Iglesia · church · Peto · ~0 km
  • Iglesia · church · Peto · ~6 km
  • Iglesia · church · Peto · ~9 km
  • Capilla · church · Peto · ~9 km
  • Iglesia · church · Tahdziú · ~11 km
  • Iglesia · church · Peto · ~11 km

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Parks near Peto

27 parks within 100 km of Peto. The closest is Parque Principal de Peto (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Peto

11 caves within 100 km of Peto. The closest is Hanging Snakes Cave (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Peto

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Peto. The closest is Laguna (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Peto

4 museums within 100 km of Peto. The closest is Museo De La Fotografia De Tekax (49 km); the best-known is Gran Museo de Chichén Itzá (91 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Peto

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 174 km on the road.

  1. Start in Peto
  2. 35 km Laguna · viewpoint, José María Morelos
  3. 3 km Cave of the Hanging Snakes of Kantemó · cave, José María Morelos
  4. 1 km Hanging Snakes Cave · cave, Peto
  5. 79 km Chacmultun · heritage site, Tekax
  6. 16 km Chunkanab · heritage site, Tekax
  7. 40 km Back to Peto

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How to reach Peto

    All places near Peto by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Peto by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage968Altú (10 km)
    Churches4143Iglesia (1 km)
    Parks2627Parque Principal de Peto (1 km)
    Caves311Hanging Snakes Cave (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Laguna (35 km)
    Other attractions05Zona Arqueológica Yaxunah (67 km)
    Museums14Museo De La Fotografia De Tekax (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Reserva Estatal Sistema Lagunar Chichankanab (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12San Felipe Oriente (38 km)
    Beaches & coast22Laguna Chichankanab (40 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isla Patos (36 km)
    Temples01Temple of Kukulcán (90 km)

    Peto: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Peto?

    Iglesia (church, about 1 km), Parque Principal de Peto (park, about 1 km), Iglesia (church, about 6 km), Parque Principal de Xoy (park, about 6 km), Hanging Snakes Cave (cave, about 32 km), Cave of the Hanging Snakes of Kantemó (cave, about 32 km).

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

    86 places on Spotwander: 9 forts & heritage, 41 churches, 26 parks, 3 caves, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest fort to Peto?

    Altú, about 10 km by road; Ponhuinkil (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Peto?

    Iglesia, about 1 km by road; Iglesia (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Peto?

    Parque Principal de Peto, about 1 km by road; Parque Principal de Xoy (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Peto?

    Start in Peto, visit Laguna, then Cave of the Hanging Snakes of Kantemó, then Hanging Snakes Cave, then Chacmultun, then Chunkanab, and drive back — about 174 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Peto?

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

    Towns near Peto

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