Motul, officially Motul de Carrillo Puerto, is the capital city of the municipality of Motul located in the central coastal region of the Mexican state of Yucatán, at an approximate distance of 45 kilometers northeast of the city of Mérida, the capital of the entity. According to the 2020 INEGI census, the city has just over 26 thousand inhabitants. The city is famous for being the place of origin of Motuleños eggs, a typical traditional dish of Yucatan cuisine. The official name of the city pays tribute to former governor Felipe Carrillo Puerto, originally from Motul, who was an important figure for the state at the beginning of the 20th century for his fight against the exploitation of the Mayan people.
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In 2023, Motul was designated a Pueblo Mágico by the Mexican government, recognizing its cultural and historical importance.
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Towns around Motul
- Izamal33 km SE
- Kanasín34 km SW
- Mérida38 km W
- Progreso45 km NW
- Umán54 km SW
- Hunucmá62 km W
- Ticul82 km S
- Chichén-Itzá88 km SE
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