Centro district, Tabasco, Mexico

Places to visit near Samarkanda

Samarkanda is a town in Centro district, Tabasco, Mexico, home to about 3,365 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 54 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 14 museums and 15 parks. The must-see places are MUSEVI Museo Elevado de Villahermosa (7 km), Monumento A Sánchez Magallanes (8 km) and Villahermosa Mexico Temple (9 km).

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Samarkanda at a glance

Location
Centro district, Tabasco, Mexico
Population
about 3,365
Coordinates
18.0422° N, 92.9105° W
Places within 50 km
165 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Samarkanda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Samarkanda: 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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Forts & heritage near Samarkanda

68 forts & heritage within 100 km of Samarkanda. The closest is Monumento A Los Universistas (5 km); the best-known is Monumento A Sánchez Magallanes (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Samarkanda

56 churches within 100 km of Samarkanda. The closest is Iglesia Aposento Alto (2 km); the best-known is Villahermosa Mexico Temple (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Samarkanda

17 museums within 100 km of Samarkanda. The closest is Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (6 km); the best-known is MUSEVI Museo Elevado de Villahermosa (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Samarkanda

15 parks within 100 km of Samarkanda. The closest is Parque Laguna Encantada (1 km); the best-known is Plaza de Armas (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Samarkanda

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Samarkanda. The closest is Parque Estatal Laguna del Camarón (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Samarkanda

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Samarkanda. The closest is Laguna el Negro (5 km); the best-known is Marina Grijalva (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Samarkanda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 20 km on the road.

  1. Start in Samarkanda
  2. 5 km Monumento A Los Universistas · heritage site, Centro
  3. 1 km El Escultor · heritage site, Centro
  4. 4 km Villahermosa Mexico Temple · church, Centro
  5. 2 km Monumento A Sánchez Magallanes · heritage site, Centro
  6. 1 km MUSEVI Museo Elevado de Villahermosa · museum, Centro
  7. 7 km Back to Samarkanda

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    Within 15 km of Samarkanda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Samarkanda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5468Monumento A Los Universistas (5 km)
    Churches5256Iglesia Aposento Alto (2 km)
    Other attractions1319Templo Jetzemani (3 km)
    Museums1417Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa (6 km)
    Parks1515Parque Laguna Encantada (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens514Parque Estatal Laguna del Camarón (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Laguna el Negro (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Ejido Alvaro Obregon, Tila Chis (7 km)
    Beaches & coast15Ejido Playa Larga (3 km)
    Caves04Gruta Cócona (66 km)
    Waterfalls12Cascadas De Agua Azul, Chiapas (11 km)
    Temples12Torre Fuerte (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isla Buey (80 km)

    Samarkanda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Samarkanda?

    MUSEVI Museo Elevado de Villahermosa (museum, about 7 km), Monumento A Sánchez Magallanes (heritage site, about 8 km), Villahermosa Mexico Temple (church, about 9 km), Monumento A Los Universistas (heritage site, about 5 km), El Escultor (heritage site, about 5 km), Casa de Fe (church, about 6 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 54 forts & heritage, 52 churches, 13 other attractions, 14 museums, 15 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Samarkanda?

    Monumento A Los Universistas, about 5 km by road; El Escultor (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Samarkanda?

    Iglesia Aposento Alto, about 2 km by road; Iglesias Pentecostes Por Amor A Jesucristo (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Samarkanda?

    Museo de Historia Natural José Narciso Rovirosa, about 6 km by road; Dvd Zone (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Samarkanda?

    Start in Samarkanda, visit Monumento A Los Universistas, then El Escultor, then Villahermosa Mexico Temple, then Monumento A Sánchez Magallanes, then MUSEVI Museo Elevado de Villahermosa, and drive back — about 20 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Samarkanda?

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

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