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.

After the fall of Yucatán's central government in Mayapan in the 1440s, the Pech ruled a regional kingdom called Cehpech with its capital in Motul.

Motul is located in the central region of the State and borders to the north with the municipalities of Telchac Pueblo and Dzemul; to the south with Cacalchén; to the east with Cansahcab and to the west with Baca.

For Catholics, the festival begins on July 1 with the traditional mañanitas and the descent of the Virgin of Carmen who at 4:00 in the morning walks through the main streets of the city center, then returns and is placed on an altar.

The participating unions are: Within the municipal jurisdiction, in addition to the capital, 8 towns considered important are included: Kiní, Mesatunich, Sacapuc, Timul, Ucí.