ancient ruins
Uxmal
An outstanding example of late Maya architecture in the Puuc style, featuring the ornately decorated Pyramid of the Magician and the elaborate Governor's Palace.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Yucatán, Mexico · North America
Opichén is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Calcehtok, 48km from Cenotes of the Yucatán.
Opichén is a town located in Yucatán, Mexico. With a population of 4,751, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Opichén 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 Opichén to your route.
Maxcanú Municipality (in the Yucatec Maya language: "his four monkeys") is a municipality in the Mexican state of Yucatán. Its seat is the town of Maxcanú. The municipality covers an area of approximately 1,321 km2 and is located roughly 52 km southwest of the city of Mérida.
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Opichén is located in Yucatán, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.5519 latitude, -89.8570 longitude.
Opichén has a population of approximately 4,751 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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ancient ruins
An outstanding example of late Maya architecture in the Puuc style, featuring the ornately decorated Pyramid of the Magician and the elaborate Governor's Palace.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A vast network of thousands of sacred limestone sinkholes connected by underground rivers, revered by the ancient Maya.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
The cultural capital of the Yucatán with grand colonial mansions along Paseo de Montejo, vibrant markets, and gateway to Maya ruins.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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