Felipe Carrillo Puerto
Maya town in the heart of Quintana Roo's "Maya Zone," Felipe Carrillo Puerto was founded by the Maya as Noj Kaaj Santa Cruz and served as the stronghold of the cruzo'ob Maya during the Caste War. The Sanctuary of the Speaking Cross stands here, and more than 70% of residents still speak Mayan today. The Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve lies just to the east.
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- Population25,744
- Nearest water from center 36 km22 mi
Felipe Carrillo Puerto: quick answers
Where is Felipe Carrillo Puerto?
Felipe Carrillo Puerto is in Mexico.
How do you get to Felipe Carrillo Puerto?
The nearest airport is Tulum (TQO), about 1 hr 33 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Felipe Carrillo Puerto?
The warmest month is August, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 23°C74°F. The wettest month is June, with about 174 mm6.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Felipe Carrillo Puerto?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 3 restaurants, 1 café and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.