Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Ucú

Ucú is a town in Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 2,601 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 105 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 6 caves and 12 museums. The must-see places are Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico (15 km), Mérida Mexico Temple (17 km) and Museum of Light (19 km).

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Ucú, Yucatán
Ucú, Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ucú at a glance

Location
Mérida district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 2,601
Coordinates
21.0313° N, 89.7447° W
Places within 50 km
171 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Ucú

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Forts & heritage near Ucú

134 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ucú. The closest is Kintunich (5 km); the best-known is Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ucú

32 churches within 100 km of Ucú. The closest is Iglesia de la Natividad (1 km); the best-known is Mérida Mexico Temple (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Ucú

17 caves within 100 km of Ucú. The closest is Shiny Cave TCG (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ucú

15 museums within 100 km of Ucú. The closest is Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología del Cráter de Chicxulub (15 km); the best-known is Museum of Light (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ucú

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ucú. The closest is Jardin Botánico CICY (14 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ucú

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ucú. The closest is Cuadra De Caballos San Rafael (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Ucú

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ucú
  2. 1 km Iglesia de la Natividad · church, Ucú
  3. 15 km Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico · monument, Mérida
  4. 8 km Gran Parque La Pancha · park, Mérida
  5. 1 km Museum of Light · museum, Mérida
  6. 3 km Mérida Mexico Temple · church, Mérida
  7. 17 km Back to Ucú

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    Within 15 km of Ucú

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ucú by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage105134Kintunich (5 km)
    Churches3032Iglesia de la Natividad (1 km)
    Caves617Shiny Cave TCG (19 km)
    Museums1215Museo de Ciencia y Tecnología del Cráter de Chicxulub (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710Jardin Botánico CICY (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26Cuadra De Caballos San Rafael (18 km)
    Other attractions25Carlos J. Finlay (16 km)
    Beaches & coast25Ojo de Agua Sisal (37 km)
    Parks44Santa Lucía Park (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Cenote (52 km)
    Waterfalls11Parque Cascadas (8 km)

    Ucú: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ucú?

    Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico (monument, about 15 km), Mérida Mexico Temple (church, about 17 km), Museum of Light (museum, about 19 km), Gran Parque La Pancha (park, about 19 km), Iglesia de la Natividad (church, about 1 km), Parque Nacional Dzibilchantún (nature spot, about 21 km).

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

    171 places on Spotwander: 105 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 6 caves, 12 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ucú?

    Kintunich, about 5 km by road; Zona Arqueológica Kintunich (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ucú?

    Iglesia de la Natividad, about 1 km by road; Santa Teresa de Calcuta (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Ucú?

    Shiny Cave TCG, about 19 km by road; La Cueva del Jabalí (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ucú?

    Start in Ucú, visit Iglesia de la Natividad, then Monument Commemorating the Centennial of Korean Immigration to Mexico, then Gran Parque La Pancha, then Museum of Light, then Mérida Mexico Temple, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ucú?

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

    Towns near Ucú

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