natural wonder
Cenotes of the Yucatán
A vast network of thousands of sacred limestone sinkholes connected by underground rivers, revered by the ancient Maya.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Yucatán, Mexico · North America
Acanceh is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Timucuy, 9km from Cenotes of the Yucatán.
Acanceh is a town located in Yucatán, Mexico. With a population of 10,968, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Acanceh sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Merida time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Acanceh to your route.
Acanceh (Spanish pronunciation: [akanˈke]) is a town and ancient Maya archaeological site located in the Mexican state of Yucatán, 21 kilometres (13 mi) from the state capital at Mérida. It is the seat of the municipality of Acanceh. The modern town of Acanceh is partially atop the pre-Columbian site, and occupationRead more
seems to have been continuous. Acanceh means "groan of the deer" in the Yucatec Maya language.
The population of Acanceh, about 11,000 people, is mostly Maya, with the Mayan language predominantly spoken, although basic Spanish is generally understood.
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Acanceh is located in Yucatán, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.8129 latitude, -89.4533 longitude.
Acanceh has a population of approximately 10,968 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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natural wonder
A vast network of thousands of sacred limestone sinkholes connected by underground rivers, revered by the ancient Maya.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
The cultural capital of the Yucatán with grand colonial mansions along Paseo de Montejo, vibrant markets, and gateway to Maya ruins.
22 km · about 25 min drive
photogenic
The "Yellow City": nearly every building painted egg-yolk ochre, built around the vast Franciscan monastery of San Antonio de Padua, whose atrium is second in size only to the Vatican's and which sits atop a Maya pyramid.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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