Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Ticul

Ticul is a town in Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 32,796 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 51 forts & heritage, 0 churches, 9 caves and 3 museums. The must-see places are Loltún Cave (23 km), Nohpat (24 km) and Zona Arqueológica de Kabáh (25 km).

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

Ticul at a glance

Location
Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 32,796
Coordinates
20.3983° N, 89.5354° W
Places within 50 km
68 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Ticul

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

149 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ticul. The closest is Castillo de Oxkutzcab (21 km); the best-known is Nohpat (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ticul

24 churches within 100 km of Ticul. The closest is Iglesia de Huechil (67 km); the best-known is Mérida Mexico Temple (80 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ticul

19 caves within 100 km of Ticul. The closest is Loltún Cave (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ticul

14 museums within 100 km of Ticul. The closest is Museo de Las Momias (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ticul

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ticul. The closest is Ring of Cenotes (53 km); the best-known is Zona Sujeta A Conservación Ecológica "Reserva Cuxtal" (64 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ticul

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ticul. The closest is Mirador Cementerio (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Ticul

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 111 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ticul
  2. 23 km Loltún Cave · cave, Oxkutzcab
  3. 20 km Labná · heritage site, Oxkutzcab
  4. 14 km Zona Arqueológica de Kabáh · heritage site, Santa Elena
  5. 12 km Nohpat · heritage site, Santa Elena
  6. 11 km Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal · heritage site, Santa Elena
  7. 31 km Back to Ticul

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From travellers near Ticul

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How to reach Ticul

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ticul by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage51149Castillo de Oxkutzcab (21 km)
    Churches024Iglesia de Huechil (67 km)
    Caves919Loltún Cave (23 km)
    Museums314Museo de Las Momias (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens010Ring of Cenotes (53 km)
    Other attractions07Zona Arqueológica Oxkintoc (59 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44Mirador Cementerio (31 km)
    Parks04Parque del Bate (75 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Cenote (47 km)
    Waterfalls01Parque Cascadas (84 km)

    Ticul: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ticul?

    Loltún Cave (cave, about 23 km), Nohpat (heritage site, about 24 km), Zona Arqueológica de Kabáh (heritage site, about 25 km), Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal (heritage site, about 31 km), Labná (heritage site, about 32 km), Zona Arqueológica de Xlapak (heritage site, about 32 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 51 forts & heritage, 9 caves, 3 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ticul?

    Castillo de Oxkutzcab, about 21 km by road; Nohpat (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ticul?

    Iglesia de Huechil, about 67 km by road; Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis (72 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Ticul?

    Loltún Cave, about 23 km by road; Sabak Ha (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ticul?

    Start in Ticul, visit Loltún Cave, then Labná, then Zona Arqueológica de Kabáh, then Nohpat, then Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ticul?

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

    Towns near Ticul

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