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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Izamal

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Izamal, Mexico

Updated April 25, 2023
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Convent of San Antonio de Padua.

Izamal, Mexico

Convento de San Antonio de Padua (Convent of Saint Anthony of Padua)

Its sunny hues are believed to have inspired the town's color palette.
Chinese architectural features.

Izamal, Mexico

House of Luis Cantón Marín

A house mixing elements of Chinese and Mexican architecture stands as a tribute to the Chinese-Mexican bishop who lived here.

Izamal, Mexico

Chocolate 'OJERT' Mural Advert

A hand-painted advertisement for chocolate adorns the walls of this historic building.
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Former Train Station of Izamal

An abandoned train station still stands as a testament to the region's industrial and transport history.
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Casa de maquinas

Aké, Mexico

San Lorenzo Aké

A hacienda that features all things uniquely Yucatán.
18 miles from Izamal
Jedi Master

Seyé Municipality, Mexico

Fairytale Graveyard

A field of whimsical floats, where all of your favorite childhood stories have been put out to pasture.
22 miles from Izamal
Entrance to Bolón-Chohol

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Cuzamá Cenotes

Three sinkholes filled with warm, crystal-clear water reached by a horse-driven cart on an old train track through the jungle.
23 miles from Izamal
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