Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Sinanche

Sinanche is a town in Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 2,563 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 21 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 3 museums and 0 caves. The must-see places are Zona arqueológica de Aké (42 km), Pirámide de Kinich Kakmó (46 km) and Kukab (51 km).

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Sinanche, Yucatán
Sinanche, Yucatán, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sinanche at a glance

Location
Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 2,563
Coordinates
21.2259° N, 89.1850° W
Places within 50 km
33 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Sinanche

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sinanche: 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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Things to see near Sinanche, by type

Forts & heritage near Sinanche

124 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sinanche. The closest is Monumento a Felipe Carrillo Puerto (22 km); the best-known is Zona arqueológica de Aké (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Sinanche

35 churches within 100 km of Sinanche. The closest is Iglesia (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Sinanche

15 museums within 100 km of Sinanche. The closest is Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Sinanche

12 caves within 100 km of Sinanche. The closest is Gotcha pueblo fantasma (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Sinanche

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Sinanche. The closest is Dzityá (54 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (57 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Sinanche

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Sinanche. The closest is Maya salt (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Sinanche

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 129 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sinanche
  2. 18 km Playa Bonita · beach, Telchac Puerto
  3. 15 km Xkambó · heritage site, Dzemul
  4. 32 km Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto · museum, Motul
  5. 1 km Monumento a Felipe Carrillo Puerto · heritage site, Motul
  6. 21 km Zona arqueológica de Aké · heritage site, Tixkokob
  7. 42 km Back to Sinanche

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How to reach Sinanche

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    Places near Sinanche by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Forts & heritage124Monumento a Felipe Carrillo Puerto (22 km)
    Churches35Iglesia (32 km)
    Museums15Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto (22 km)
    Caves12Gotcha pueblo fantasma (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens9Dzityá (54 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints6Maya salt (26 km)
    Parks5Parque principal de Dzilam de Bravo (45 km)
    Beaches & coast4Playa Bonita (18 km)
    Other attractions2Carlos J. Finlay (67 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1Cenote Canunchen (68 km)
    Waterfalls1Parque Cascadas (76 km)

    Sinanche: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sinanche?

    Playa Bonita (beach, about 18 km), Zona arqueológica de Aké (heritage site, about 42 km), Monumento a Felipe Carrillo Puerto (heritage site, about 22 km), Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto (museum, about 22 km), Xkambó (heritage site, about 25 km), Pirámide de Kinich Kakmó (heritage site, about 46 km).

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

    33 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 3 museums, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sinanche?

    Monumento a Felipe Carrillo Puerto, about 22 km by road; Xkambó (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Sinanche?

    Iglesia, about 32 km by road; Convent of Saint Anthony of Padua (46 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Sinanche?

    Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto, about 22 km by road; Museo de arte creativo (46 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sinanche?

    Start in Sinanche, visit Playa Bonita, then Xkambó, then Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto, then Monumento a Felipe Carrillo Puerto, then Zona arqueológica de Aké, and drive back — about 129 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sinanche?

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

    Towns near Sinanche

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