Top 10 Things to do in Campeche, Campeche

December 1, 2021 Weston Hennigan

Discover the best top things to do in Campeche, Yucatan Peninsula including Calakmul Archaeological Zone, Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Playa Punta San Julian, Old City Wall, Puente el Zacatal, Cenote Miguel Colorado, Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Carmen, Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche, Malecon Ciudad del Carmen, Xpuhil Archaeological Zone.
Restaurants in Campeche

1. Calakmul Archaeological Zone

Mexico
Excellent
85%
Good
11%
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2%
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5.0 based on 687 reviews

Calakmul Archaeological Zone

Ancient Mayan city historians now believe to have been bigger than Chichén Itzá.

Reviewed By giblinVanBauzanum

Saying that Calakmul is breathtaking will not give this place enough justice. It has beautifully preserved ruins, clad in vegetation, which gives them this mysterious and adventurous look. Waliking amids the jungle and discovering all this ancient places is totally a different experience compared to any other ruin. The site is also so huge and vast , that is likely that you will see very few tourists even in crowded periods. The site is reachable by a 40km bumpy road, which will take you 1h and a half from the main road. Be prepares to stay there at least 3 hours and bring lots of water. You will need them. A bit off hand but totally worth it

2. Zona Arquelogica Edzna

Valle de Edzna, Carretera 180 entronque con la 188 Se localiza a 55 km de la ciudad de Campeche, Campeche Mexico +52 981 134 0455 http://www.inah.gob.mx/es/zonas/65-zona-arqueologica-edzna
Excellent
79%
Good
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Satisfactory
2%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 855 reviews

Zona Arquelogica Edzna

Reviewed By fits87 - Miami Beach, United States

Amazing place!! A hidden mayan gem, just make sure to take water and mosquito repellent as there are many. But great place to take pics

3. Playa Punta San Julian

Ciudad del Carmen Mexico
Excellent
81%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
6%
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Playa Punta San Julian

4. Old City Wall

Avenida Baluartes San Francisco Campeche, Campeche 24030 Mexico +52 981 127 3300 http://www.travelbymexico.com/campeche/atractivos/index.php?nom=ecampuertatierra
Excellent
56%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 751 reviews

Old City Wall

Reviewed By fongsters - Athol, United States

So glad we did this. It was super hot, but worth it. We only walked part of it, since it was sooo hot, but really neat. The section we started at had a small museum at the base of it that was included in the entry fee (I think was only around $3USD/pp). Highly recommend.

5. Puente el Zacatal

Carretera Frontera-Ciudad del Carmen, Ciudad del Carmen Mexico
Excellent
54%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
1%
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0%
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

Puente el Zacatal

6. Cenote Miguel Colorado

Champoton Mexico
Excellent
63%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

Cenote Miguel Colorado

7. Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Carmen

Ciudad del Carmen Mexico
Excellent
67%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Iglesia de Nuestra Senora del Carmen

8. Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche

Campeche Mexico http://www.visitmexico.com/es/destinos-principales/campeche/campeche
Excellent
68%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
3%
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4.5 based on 285 reviews

Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche

Reviewed By bucketlisttravellers - Sydney, Australia

We loved how beautiful the centre of Campeche was. From the colourful colonial style of the buildings to the stunning cathedral lit up at night. There are plenty of restaurants as well to experience or you can just sit in the main plaza and watch the world go by.

9. Malecon Ciudad del Carmen

Ciudad del Carmen 24100 Mexico
Excellent
48%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 52 reviews

Malecon Ciudad del Carmen

10. Xpuhil Archaeological Zone

Mexico 186 Sobre la Carretera Federal No. 186, Escarcega-Chetuma, Xpujil Town 24640 Mexico http://inah.gob.mx/es/zonas/71-zona-arqueologica-xpuhil
Excellent
41%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 76 reviews

Xpuhil Archaeological Zone

Reviewed By willwander4food - Long Beach, United States

If you're in the area to visit Calakmul, there really is no excuse not to visit Xpujil as well. This site is located on the west end of town and was an easy walk from our hotel. Not too many Mayan sites are so easily accessible. Though small, (we took our time and probably spent around 30 minutes there) it's worth visiting to see some well preserved structures in a jungle setting. You won't see too many visitors here as Calakmul is the big draw in the area. We visited in the morning just as we were getting ready to head out of town and had the site to ourselves with the exception of one other couple.

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