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San Francisco Grande

Yucatán, Mexico · North America

About San Francisco Grande

San Francisco Grande works well as a base: 20 minutes from Chichén-Itzá, 9km from Cenote Ik Kil.

San Francisco Grande is a town located in Yucatán, Mexico. With a population of 1,603, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Francisco Grande 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 San Francisco Grande to your route.

About San Francisco Grande

Chichen Itza International Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional de Chichen Itzá) (IATA: CZA, ICAO: MMCT) is an international airport located in Kaua, Yucatán, Mexico. It serves air traffic for the archaeological site of Chichen Itzá. Operated by Grupo CICLO, the airport supports tourism, charter, and general

Read more aviation activities, and does not offer scheduled passenger public services. The nearest airports that offer commercial flights are Cancún International Airport and Mérida International Airport. Situated at an elevation of 31 metres (102 ft) above mean sea level, the airport features a single concrete runway designated as 10/28, measuring 2,800 metres (9,200 ft). The commercial aviation apron includes three parking positions for narrow-body aircraft and additional stands for general aviation. The passenger terminal is a single-story structure that houses both arrivals and departures facilities. The departures concourse features three gates with direct access to the apron, allowing passengers to board their planes by walking directly to the aircraft. The terminal's distinctive architecture features a thatched roof made from dried palm leaves, known as Palapas—a traditional construction technique often observed on Mexican beaches. Adjacent facilities include parking areas, civil aviation hangars, administration offices, courier and logistic facilities, and amenities for general aviation. Officially inaugurated on April 12, 2000, the airport replaced an older facility located adjacent to the archaeological site of Chichen Itzá. Initially, Aeromexico, Mexicana, Aerocozumel, and American Airlines expressed interest in operating at the airport. However, due to profitability issues, the airport was never consistently operational. Over the years, the airport experienced intermittent service by airlines offering domestic and international flights.

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Where is San Francisco Grande located?

San Francisco Grande is located in Yucatán, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 20.7006 latitude, -88.4732 longitude.

What is the population of San Francisco Grande?

San Francisco Grande has a population of approximately 1,603 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,603
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Yucatán
Timezone
America/Merida
Coordinates
20.7006, -88.4732

Emergency & Services

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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 San Francisco Grande

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Cenote Ik Kil

A stunning open-air cenote with vines cascading 26 meters down limestone walls into crystal-clear turquoise water.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Chichen Itza

Magnificent pre-Columbian Mayan city dominated by the step pyramid El Castillo on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

10 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Cenote Suytun

A mystical underground cenote where a single beam of sunlight pierces through a hole in the cave ceiling onto a circular stone platform.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Valladolid

A charming colonial town known for its pastel-colored buildings, the stunning Convent of San Bernardino, and nearby cenotes.

28 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Cenote Zací

A half-collapsed cenote right in central Valladolid, a few blocks from the plaza: black catfish in green water, curtains of vine hanging from the open roof, and a swim you can walk to from your hotel.

29 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Ek' Balam

A walled Maya city north of Valladolid where you can still climb the Acropolis past the plaster stucco jaws of a monster-mouth doorway guarding a king's tomb. Far quieter than Chichén Itzá an hour away.

41 km · about 45 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 San Francisco Grande.

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Uayma

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20 km awayPop. 1,314

Pixoy

🇲🇽 Mexico

22 km awayPop. 1,054

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