José María Morelos district, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Places to visit near Saban

Saban is a town in José María Morelos district, Quintana Roo, Mexico, home to about 2,167 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 28 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 21 parks and 2 caves. The must-see places are Yo'okop (16 km), Yaxuna (72 km) and Grutas de Balankanche (87 km).

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Saban at a glance

Location
José María Morelos district, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Population
about 2,167
Coordinates
20.0345° N, 88.5389° W
Places within 50 km
74 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Saban

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Saban: 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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Churches near Saban

73 churches within 100 km of Saban. The closest is Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Saban

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Saban. The closest is Iglesia de la Candelaria (8 km); the best-known is Yo'okop (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Saban

47 parks within 100 km of Saban. The closest is Plaza Principal (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Saban

8 caves within 100 km of Saban. The closest is Cave of the Hanging Snakes of Kantemó (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Saban

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Saban. The closest is San Felipe Oriente (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • San Felipe Oriente · lake · Peto · ~15 km
  • Dzidzantun · lake · Felipe Carrillo Puerto · ~75 km
  • Kaná · lake · Felipe Carrillo Puerto · ~77 km
  • Cacaoche · lake · Felipe Carrillo Puerto · ~77 km
  • Tzelpop · lake · Felipe Carrillo Puerto · ~78 km

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Museums near Saban

5 museums within 100 km of Saban. The closest is Museo Guerra de Castas (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Saban

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Saban
  2. 14 km Ruinas Mayas Dzoyola · heritage site, José María Morelos
  3. 6 km Yo'okop · heritage site, Peto
  4. 38 km Laguna · viewpoint, José María Morelos
  5. 3 km Cave of the Hanging Snakes of Kantemó · cave, José María Morelos
  6. 31 km Iglesia de la Candelaria · heritage site, José María Morelos
  7. 8 km Back to Saban

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How to reach Saban

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Saban by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2873Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1351Iglesia de la Candelaria (8 km)
    Parks2147Plaza Principal (1 km)
    Other attractions113Casa Comisarial de Chikindzonot (42 km)
    Caves28Cave of the Hanging Snakes of Kantemó (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15San Felipe Oriente (15 km)
    Museums15Museo Guerra de Castas (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Reserva Estatal Sistema Lagunar Chichankanab (33 km)
    Beaches & coast33Laguna Chichankanab (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Laguna (34 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isla Patos (34 km)
    Temples01Temple of Kukulcán (90 km)

    Saban: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Saban?

    Yo'okop (heritage site, about 16 km), Iglesia de la Candelaria (heritage site, about 8 km), Ruinas Mayas Dzoyola (heritage site, about 14 km), Plaza Principal (park, about 1 km), Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol (church, about 1 km), Iglesia de San Francisco (church, about 8 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 13 forts & heritage, 21 parks, 1 attraction, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Saban?

    Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de San Francisco (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Saban?

    Iglesia de la Candelaria, about 8 km by road; Okop (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Saban?

    Plaza Principal, about 1 km by road; Plaza Principal (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Saban?

    Start in Saban, visit Ruinas Mayas Dzoyola, then Yo'okop, then Laguna, then Cave of the Hanging Snakes of Kantemó, then Iglesia de la Candelaria, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Saban?

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

    Towns near Saban

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