Tekax district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Tecax

Tecax is a town in Tekax district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 25,751 people. Within 50 km by road there are 35 places to visit — 30 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 museums. The must-see places are Chacmultun (9 km), Loltún Cave (23 km) and Kiuic (38 km).

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Tecax at a glance

Location
Tekax district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 25,751
Coordinates
20.2052° N, 89.2852° W
Places within 50 km
35 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and museums

Top places to visit near Tecax

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Forts & heritage near Tecax

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tecax. The closest is Chacmultun (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Tecax

18 caves within 100 km of Tecax. The closest is Gruta Chocantes (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tecax

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tecax. The closest is Mirador (39 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Tecax

4 museums within 100 km of Tecax. The closest is Museo de Las Momias (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tecax

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tecax. The closest is Ring of Cenotes (72 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Tecax

3 churches within 100 km of Tecax. The closest is Iglesia de Huechil (76 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Tecax

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 106 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tecax
  2. 11 km Chunkanab · heritage site, Tekax
  3. 43 km Kiuic · heritage site, Oxkutzcab
  4. 25 km Loltún Cave · cave, Oxkutzcab
  5. 18 km Chacmultun · heritage site, Tekax
  6. 7 km Gruta Chocantes · cave, Tekax
  7. 2 km Back to Tecax

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tecax by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3072Chacmultun (9 km)
    Caves218Gruta Chocantes (2 km)
    Other attractions07Nocuchich (92 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26Mirador (39 km)
    Museums14Museo de Las Momias (49 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Ring of Cenotes (72 km)
    Churches03Iglesia de Huechil (76 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Cenote Canunchen (75 km)

    Tecax: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tecax?

    Chacmultun (heritage site, about 9 km), Gruta Chocantes (cave, about 2 km), Loltún Cave (cave, about 23 km), Chunkanab (heritage site, about 11 km), Kiuic (heritage site, about 38 km), Labná (heritage site, about 39 km).

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

    35 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 2 caves, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tecax?

    Chacmultun, about 9 km by road; Chunkanab (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Tecax?

    Gruta Chocantes, about 2 km by road; Loltún Cave (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tecax?

    Mirador, about 39 km by road; Mirador (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tecax?

    Start in Tecax, visit Chunkanab, then Kiuic, then Loltún Cave, then Chacmultun, then Gruta Chocantes, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tecax?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and museums.

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