Yucatán & the South
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Tekax

Canek

Canek is a village in , and has about 378 residents. Canek is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Chacmultun.

is an ancient Maya site in Yucatan Province that dates to the late Preclassic period. "Chacmultun" means "mounds of red stone" in the Maya language, the site got this name from the distinct red color of the buildings there. is situated 3½ km southwest of Canek.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kancab and Tekax.

Village
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is a town in the , in . As of 2010, the town has a population of 2,819.

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is a small town in the southern part of . It is a Mayan community in an area of dense tropical jungle. Travelers will enjoy the colonial historic town center, an abundance of biodiversity, caving, hiking and exploring 1,000 year old Mayan archaeological sites.

Town
is a town and the municipal seat of the , in . As of 2010, the town has a population of 10,176. is situated 7 km north of Canek.

Canek

Latitude
20.20034° or 20° 12′ 1″ north
Longitude
-89.32944° or 89° 19′ 46″ west
Population
378
Elevation
37 metres (121 feet)
Open location code
76GG6M2C+46
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1922260133
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
8867374
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as San Marcos and San Luis.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Parque principal de Canek and Iglesia.

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