Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Tekit

Tekit is a town in Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 9,834 people. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit — 5 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 11 caves and 1 museums. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (21 km), Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh (42 km) and Loltún Cave (42 km).

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

Tekit at a glance

Location
Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 9,834
Coordinates
20.5346° N, 89.3332° W
Places within 50 km
23 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Tekit

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Forts & heritage near Tekit

148 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tekit. The closest is Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tekit

28 churches within 100 km of Tekit. The closest is Capilla (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Tekit

19 caves within 100 km of Tekit. The closest is Cenote Nah Yah (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Tekit

16 museums within 100 km of Tekit. The closest is Museo de Las Momias (49 km); the best-known is Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (58 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tekit

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tekit. The closest is Mayapan Archeological Site (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tekit

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tekit. The closest is Ring of Cenotes (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Tekit

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 162 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tekit
  2. 18 km Cenote Nah Yah · cave, Tecoh
  3. 24 km Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh · heritage site, Acanceh
  4. 25 km Mayapan Archeological Site · viewpoint, Tecoh
  5. 1 km Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán · heritage site, Tecoh
  6. 52 km Loltún Cave · cave, Oxkutzcab
  7. 42 km Back to Tekit

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tekit by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5148Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (21 km)
    Churches228Capilla (46 km)
    Caves1119Cenote Nah Yah (18 km)
    Museums116Museo de Las Momias (49 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints16Mayapan Archeological Site (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Ring of Cenotes (26 km)
    Parks04Parque del Bate (67 km)
    Other attractions03Feria Xmatkuil Yucatán (58 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Cenote Canunchen (31 km)
    Waterfalls01Parque Cascadas (79 km)

    Tekit: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tekit?

    Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (heritage site, about 21 km), Cenote Nah Yah (cave, about 18 km), Mayapan Archeological Site (viewpoint, about 21 km), Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh (heritage site, about 42 km), Loltún Cave (cave, about 42 km), Cenote Aktun-Ha (cave, about 26 km).

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

    23 places on Spotwander: 5 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 11 caves, 1 museum, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tekit?

    Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán, about 21 km by road; Castillo de Oxkutzcab (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tekit?

    Capilla, about 46 km by road; Capilla "Santa Cruz" (50 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Tekit?

    Cenote Nah Yah, about 18 km by road; Cenote Aktun-Ha (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tekit?

    Start in Tekit, visit Cenote Nah Yah, then Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh, then Mayapan Archeological Site, then Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán, then Loltún Cave, and drive back — about 162 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tekit?

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

    Towns near Tekit

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