Village Chemax, Yucatán Municipality of Chemax Eastern Yucatán
A small Maya village in Chemax, near the Quintana Roo border, best visited for its San Antonio de Padua fiesta in mid-June.
From Valladolid: 50 min by car (54 km by road) How to get there ↓
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How to get to Cocoyol
- From Valladolid: about 50 min by road (~54 km)
- Nearest airport: Tulum (TQO), 2 h by car to Valladolid
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About Cocoyol
Cocoyol is a small village in the municipality of Chemax, in the far east of Yucatán, about 20 km northeast of the town of Chemax. The municipality borders Quintana Roo to the east, Valladolid to the south and west, and Temozón and Tizimín to the north, so Cocoyol sits close to the state line. The land is flat bush country about 27 meters above sea level, and the 2010 census counted 629 people.
Before the Spanish conquest the area belonged to the Cupul Maya chiefdom, whose territory took in much of what is now eastern Yucatán. In the middle of the 19th century the region was the scene of bloody fighting during the Caste War, the long Maya uprising that began in 1847.
There are no tourist services in the village. The time to come is the patron saint's fiesta, held from 10 to 13 June in honour of San Antonio de Padua. Otherwise it is a quiet stop for travellers exploring the back roads east of Valladolid on their way toward Quintana Roo.
How to get to Cocoyol
Drive from Valladolid: 50 min, 54 km
Cocoyol is reached by road from the town of Chemax, about 20 km to its southwest; Chemax itself lies east of Valladolid. From Mérida, drive to Valladolid first (about 160 km on the 180D toll road or the free Highway 180), then continue east to Chemax and on to Cocoyol.
Directions to Cocoyol on Google Maps
Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.
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From the nearest cities to Cocoyol
- Valladolid · 54 km by road, 50 min
- Playa del Carmen · 86 km by road, 1 h 15 min
- Tizimín · 80 km by road, 1 h 30 min
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Before you go to Cocoyol: hours, prices and tips
- Best season
- Patron saint's fiesta for San Antonio de Padua, 10–13 June. Wikipedia (es) · checked Oct 2026
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Visiting Cocoyol: what to see and do
Come for the San Antonio de Padua fiesta, 10 to 13 June.
See daily life in a small Maya farming village of eastern Yucatán.
Combine it with Chemax and the villages east of Valladolid.
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Places to stay in Cocoyol
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Tours & activities
Day trips and guided outings from Valladolid often include Cocoyol; with a local guide you can get there without a car.
Rental cars
Pick up a car at TQO (Tulum): about 2 h by road to Valladolid, then 48 km more to Cocoyol, on your own schedule.
Flights
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tulum (TQO), about 2 h by road from Valladolid, the base for Cocoyol.
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When to go to Cocoyol warm
Cocoyol shares the climate of Valladolid, 48 km away. The best months to visit are January, February, November, and December.
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