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Notable fort · Santa Elena, Yucatán

Arco

Arco is a fort in Santa Elena, Yucatán.

Arco: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Arco

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Arco — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 20.25012, -89.65023. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Arco open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Arco yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Arco?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Arco?

    Nearby: Zona arqueológica de Kabáh (fort, 0 km), Sayil (fort, 10 km), Nohpat (fort, 11 km), Zona Arqueológica de Xlapak (fort, 12 km), Labná (fort, 14 km), Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal (fort, 22 km).

    Is Arco worth visiting?

    Arco is listed as a notable fort in Yucatán on Spotwander.