Acanceh district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Tekoh

Tekoh is a town in Acanceh district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 9,134 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 79 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 13 caves and 10 museums. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh (10 km), Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (16 km) and Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" (24 km).

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Tekoh at a glance

Location
Acanceh district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 9,134
Coordinates
20.7436° N, 89.4741° W
Places within 50 km
143 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Tekoh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tekoh: 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 Tekoh

139 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tekoh. The closest is Palacio de Los Estucos (10 km); the best-known is Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tekoh

32 churches within 100 km of Tekoh. The closest is Capilla (32 km); the best-known is Mérida Mexico Temple (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Tekoh

18 caves within 100 km of Tekoh. The closest is Grutas Tzabnah (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Tekoh

17 museums within 100 km of Tekoh. The closest is Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tekoh

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tekoh. The closest is Ring of Cenotes (20 km); the best-known is Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Tekoh

4 parks within 100 km of Tekoh. The closest is Parque del Bate (33 km); the best-known is Gran Parque La Pancha (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Tekoh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 109 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tekoh
  2. 10 km Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh · heritage site, Acanceh
  3. 17 km Kukab · heritage site, Tixpéhual
  4. 29 km Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" · nature spot, Mérida
  5. 37 km Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán · heritage site, Tecoh
  6. 14 km Grutas Tzabnah · cave, Tecoh
  7. 2 km Back to Tekoh

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    All places near Tekoh by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tekoh by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage79139Palacio de Los Estucos (10 km)
    Churches2532Capilla (32 km)
    Caves1318Grutas Tzabnah (2 km)
    Museums1017Casa Comisarial de Yaxcopoil (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Ring of Cenotes (20 km)
    Parks44Parque del Bate (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints23Mayapan Archeological Site (16 km)
    Other attractions23Feria Xmatkuil Yucatán (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Cenote Canunchen (30 km)
    Waterfalls11Parque Cascadas (45 km)

    Tekoh: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tekoh?

    Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh (heritage site, about 10 km), Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán (heritage site, about 16 km), Grutas Tzabnah (cave, about 2 km), Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" (nature spot, about 24 km), Kukab (heritage site, about 27 km), Palacio de Los Estucos (heritage site, about 10 km).

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

    143 places on Spotwander: 79 forts & heritage, 25 churches, 13 caves, 10 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tekoh?

    Palacio de Los Estucos, about 10 km by road; Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tekoh?

    Capilla, about 32 km by road; Parroquia Santa Maria Goretti (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Tekoh?

    Grutas Tzabnah, about 2 km by road; Cenote Bolonchoojol (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tekoh?

    Start in Tekoh, visit Zona Arqueológica de Acanceh, then Kukab, then Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal", then Zona Arqueológica de Mayapán, then Grutas Tzabnah, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tekoh?

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

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