Places to visit near

Zinacantán

Zinacantán is a town in San Cristóbal de las Casas district, Chiapas, Mexico of about 3,876 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit: 50 churches, 26 forts & heritage and 26 museums. The must-see places are Museo de la Medicina Maya, Na Bolom and Zona Arqueológica de Chiapa de Corzo.

16.7602° N, 92.7226° WPop. 3,876

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Within 30 km120 places
Within 50 km152
Must-see10
Notable133
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Zinacantán

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:02 pm

111 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Zinacantán
  2. Ruinas del Templo de San Sebastiánheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Museo de la Medicina Mayamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mirador Madrónviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. El Miradorviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Zona Arqueológica de Chiapa de Corzoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Zinacantán
Today’s loopZinacantánStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zinacantán?

Museo de la Medicina Maya (museum, about 11 km), Na Bolom (museum, about 13 km), Ruinas del Templo de San Sebastián (heritage site, about 5 km), Cononial (viewpoint, about 10 km), Etéreo Taller (museum, about 11 km), Museum of Amber (museum, about 11 km).

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

152 places on Spotwander: 50 churches, 26 forts & heritage, 26 museums, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest church to Zinacantán?

Iglesia de San Lorenzo, about 1 km by road; Capilla El Señor de Esquipulas (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Zinacantán?

Ruinas del Templo de San Sebastián, about 5 km by road; Busto A Vicente Guerrero (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zinacantán?

Start in Zinacantán, visit Ruinas del Templo de San Sebastián, then Museo de la Medicina Maya, then Mirador Madrón, then El Mirador, then Zona Arqueológica de Chiapa de Corzo, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.