Oxkutzcab district, Yucatán, Mexico

Places to visit near Xul

Xul is a town in Oxkutzcab district, Yucatán, Mexico, home to about 1,110 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 43 forts & heritage, 3 caves, 7 churches and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kiuic (12 km), Labná (18 km) and Chacmultun (18 km).

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Xul at a glance

Location
Oxkutzcab district, Yucatán, Mexico
Population
about 1,110
Coordinates
20.1013° N, 89.4627° W
Places within 50 km
64 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Xul

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Forts & heritage near Xul

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Xul. The closest is Xcakochna (8 km); the best-known is Kiuic (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Xul

17 caves within 100 km of Xul. The closest is Loltún Cave (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Xul

7 churches within 100 km of Xul. The closest is Iglesia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Iglesia · church · Oxkutzcab · ~0 km
  • Iglesia · church · Oxkutzcab · ~8 km
  • Iglesia · church · Oxkutzcab · ~15 km
  • Iglesia · church · Oxkutzcab · ~16 km
  • Iglesia · church · Tekax · ~17 km
  • Iglesia · church · Oxkutzcab · ~17 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Xul

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Xul. The closest is Reserva Estatal Biocultural del Puuc (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Xul

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Xul. The closest is Mirador (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Xul

5 museums within 100 km of Xul. The closest is Museo de Las Momias (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Xul

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Xul
  2. 12 km Kiuic · heritage site, Oxkutzcab
  3. 13 km Zona Arqueológica de Xlapak · heritage site, Oxkutzcab
  4. 4 km Labná · heritage site, Oxkutzcab
  5. 20 km Loltún Cave · cave, Oxkutzcab
  6. 18 km Chacmultun · heritage site, Tekax
  7. 18 km Back to Xul

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How to reach Xul

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    Within 15 km of Xul

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Xul by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4387Xcakochna (8 km)
    Caves317Loltún Cave (21 km)
    Other attractions311Cabalpak (18 km)
    Churches77Iglesia (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Reserva Estatal Biocultural del Puuc (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Mirador (18 km)
    Museums15Museo de Las Momias (39 km)
    Parks33Parque Principal de Xul (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Cenote (87 km)

    Xul: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Xul?

    Kiuic (heritage site, about 12 km), Labná (heritage site, about 18 km), Chacmultun (heritage site, about 18 km), Loltún Cave (cave, about 21 km), Zona Arqueológica de Xlapak (heritage site, about 22 km), Sayil (heritage site, about 27 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 43 forts & heritage, 3 caves, 3 other attractions, 7 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Xul?

    Xcakochna, about 8 km by road; Kiuic (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Xul?

    Loltún Cave, about 21 km by road; Gruta Chocantes (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Xul?

    Iglesia, about 1 km by road; Iglesia (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Xul?

    Start in Xul, visit Kiuic, then Zona Arqueológica de Xlapak, then Labná, then Loltún Cave, then Chacmultun, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Xul?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Xul

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