IMPORTANT PART OF HENEQUEN HISTORY

Plaza Principal (Main Plaza)

It is the heart of the town and is surrounded by historical buildings and local shops. It consists of two twin parks: José María Campos Park and Felipe Carrillo Puerto Park, divided by a small shopping center. In the first one, you can enjoy lush trees and a kiosk in the center, and it is the perfect spot for a souvenir photo since the colorful letters with the town's name are located there. In the second one, there is a large esplanade with a monument to Felipe Carrillo Puerto, a leader, intellectual, and former governor, and another in honor of his sister Elvia Carrillo Puerto, a social activist.

Templo y Ex Convento de San Juan Bautista

It is one of the most outstanding architectural jewels in the Pueblo Mágico. It is a Franciscan building that began construction in 1567 and was completed in 1651. It has a sober facade with a stone-carved arch and two small towers with a bell tower. Inside, you can appreciate the remains of some original paintings, a very well-preserved neoclassical altar, and something very peculiar, a calendar wheel divided into eight sections, which was used by the Mayan people for star observation. You can also see the Chapel of Solitude, an orchard, and the old convent. 

On weekends, there are guided tours of the church on Saturdays at 10:00 and Sundays at 11:00 hrs.

20 de Noviembre Market

It has restaurants, cafes, craft stalls, and a wide variety of fresh products. It is located next to the Municipal Palace.

Felipe Carrillo Puerto Museum

The museum is dedicated to the memory of the former governor who stood out as a defender of the Mayan language and promoter of culture and education. It is located in what was Carrillo Puerto's house and has three rooms that talk about the town's history, the leader's life, and some personal objects. The interior courtyard serves as a cultural forum. Open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 to 14:00 hrs and from 17:00 to 19:00 hrs. and Sundays from 8:00 to 15:00 hrs.

Ex Hacienda Ticopó Gutiérrez

It is an abandoned hacienda located very close to Motul. It has not been restored, so it has a mysterious air as it has been overtaken by vegetation. However, part of the decoration is still preserved inside, including wall paintings and some tiles. Another thing that has been preserved is a huge henequen machine and some pieces of machinery scattered outside the hacienda. It is an ideal place for very original photographs.

Hacienda Kancabchén 

It is located near Motul and was dedicated to livestock and henequen production. It offers guided tours where you can visit the stables, a zoo that includes crocodiles and jaguars, a beautiful chapel, event spaces, and a charro arena. Open Monday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 hrs.

Cenote Sambulá,

It is a small enclosed cenote with crystal-clear waters, measuring 30 meters in length and 8 meters in width, with a depth ranging from 1 to 8 meters. Although there is a shallow area, we recommend using a life jacket. To access the water, you will need to descend a staircase. There is a small museum and a place to buy handicrafts. 

If you are looking for an original place for your wedding, this cenote is an option. Here you can celebrate a Mayan wedding ritual with a shaman.

It is located just seven blocks from Motul's central plaza.

Historical Museum of Motul

It is located inside the Sambulá cenote facilities. The museum exhibits crafts, paintings with the town's distinctive features, and the history of Motul.  museo exhibe artesanías, cuadros con distintivos del municipio y la historia de Motul.