natural wonder
Cenotes of the Yucatán
A vast network of thousands of sacred limestone sinkholes connected by underground rivers, revered by the ancient Maya.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Yucatán, Mexico · North America
Izamal sits on the route: 10 minutes from Sitilpech, 49km from Cenotes of the Yucatán.
Izamal is a town located in Yucatán, Mexico. With a population of 16,195, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Izamal 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 Izamal to your route.
Izamal (Spanish: [isaˈmal] ) is a small city in the Mexican state of Yucatán, 72 kilometres (45 mi) east of state capital Mérida, in southern Mexico.
Izamal was continuously occupied throughout most of Mesoamerican chronology; in 2000, the city's estimated population was 15,000 people. Izamal is known in Yucatán asRead more
the Yellow City (most of its buildings are painted yellow) and the City of Hills (that actually are the remains of ancient temple pyramids). It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Americas as well as in the World
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Izamal is located in Yucatán, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.9332 latitude, -89.0189 longitude.
Izamal has a population of approximately 16,195 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
Full driving guide for Mexico4 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A vast network of thousands of sacred limestone sinkholes connected by underground rivers, revered by the ancient Maya.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Magnificent pre-Columbian Mayan city dominated by the step pyramid El Castillo on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
54 km · about 65 min drive
natural wonder
A stunning open-air cenote with vines cascading 26 meters down limestone walls into crystal-clear turquoise water.
57 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
The cultural capital of the Yucatán with grand colonial mansions along Paseo de Montejo, vibrant markets, and gateway to Maya ruins.
60 km · about 70 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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