Yucatán, Mexico · North America
Tizimín is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Sucopó, 49km from Cenote Suytun.
Tizimín is in Yucatán, Mexico, with about 47,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Sucopó, about 11 km away.
Tizimín is a city located in the Tizimín Municipality in the Mexican state of Yucatán. It is situated in the Coastal Zone of the same state.
It has an average elevation of 20 meters (66 ft) and is located 1,492 km (927 mi) from Mexico City, 167 km (104 mi) from the state capital city, Merida, Yucatan, 54 km (34 mi)Read more
from Rio Lagartos, 50 km (31 mi) from Valladolid, Yucatan, 36 km (22 mi) from Ek' Balam; and 27 km (17 mi) from Espita.
The city is known for its traditional fair celebrating the Biblical Magi, held in late December and early January. It is also a major Mexican handcraft market, offering rebozos, huipils, tablecloths, jewelry and guayaberas. This fair gives the city its nickname, "King's City".
In 2010, it was the second most populous city in eastern Yucatan, after Valladolid, Yucatán. It was also the third largest city and fourth most populous in the state overall. Currently, it is the leading producer of beef cattle in the state of Yucatan, and serves as the central urban service provider for the northeastern region of the state.
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Within an hour or so of Tizimín: Ek' Balam (28 km), Cenote Suytun (49 km), Cenote Zací (50 km), Valladolid (51 km).
The nearest famous roads are Carretera Federal 307 (Riviera Maya).
Tizimín is in Yucatán, Mexico, about 11 km from Sucopó.
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Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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ancient ruins
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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
A mystical underground cenote where a single beam of sunlight pierces through a hole in the cave ceiling onto a circular stone platform.
49 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
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.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A charming colonial town known for its pastel-colored buildings, the stunning Convent of San Bernardino, and nearby cenotes.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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