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Calderitas

Quintana Roo, Mexico · North America

About Calderitas

Calderitas is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Chetumal, 20km from Bacalar Lagoon (Lagoon of Seven Colors).

Calderitas is a town located in Quintana Roo, Mexico. With a population of 5,326, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Calderitas sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Cancun time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Calderitas to your route.

About Calderitas

Calderitas is a city in the municipality of Othón P. Blanco, which is part of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. It is situated on the east coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, in Chetumal Bay, just northeast of the city of Chetumal. Because of its close proximity to the Caribbean coastline, it is vulnerable to hurricanes.

Read more Hurricane Janet and Hurricane Dean, both Category 5 storms, made landfall near Calderitas in 1955 and 2007 respectively. There are beaches and a boat ramp, many restaurants, bars, beach resorts and other types of lodging in Calderitas, and the archaeological zone of Oxtankah is located 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) from the center of town.

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What are the best things to do in Calderitas?

Calderitas offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Calderitas located?

Calderitas is located in Quintana Roo, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 18.5556 latitude, -88.2552 longitude.

What is the population of Calderitas?

Calderitas has a population of approximately 5,326 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
5,326
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Quintana Roo
Timezone
America/Cancun
Coordinates
18.5556, -88.2552

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from Calderitas

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Bacalar Lagoon (Lagoon of Seven Colors)

A stunning freshwater lagoon displaying seven distinct shades of blue, fed by underground cenotes along its 42-kilometer length.

20 km · about 25 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Calderitas.

Chetumal

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 169,028

Subteniente López

🇲🇽 Mexico

16 km awayPop. 1,915

Huay-Pix

🇲🇽 Mexico

19 km awayPop. 1,649

Bacalar

🇲🇽 Mexico

20 km awayPop. 11,513

Xul-Ha

🇲🇽 Mexico

22 km awayPop. 2,037

Paraiso

🇧🇿 Belize

22 km awayPop. 1,267

Corozal

🇧🇿 Belize

23 km awayPop. 9,815

Juan Sarabia

🇲🇽 Mexico

25 km awayPop. 1,093

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