Location: Chetumal
Top Things to do in Chetumal
What to do and see in Chetumal, Quintana Roo: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Gateway to Belize, Tikal in Guatemala and the numerous Río Bec ruins, Chetumal is the capital of Quintana Roo state. Buses connect major cities, including those in Belize. Rental cars cannot be taken through the Belize border. The busy city's old town boasts a Caribbean feel. The excellent, interactive Museo de la Cultura Maya offers fascinating insights to those planning to follow the dramatic Río Bec ruin route. The vine-strewn ruins are rich in wildlife and give the sense of stumbling onto a Lost World.
Restaurants in Chetumal
1. Dzibanche
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 213 reviews
Ancient Mayan city with impressive pyramids and buildings.
Reviewed By 679randye
I have now been to 10 Mayan ruins!! This one is breathtaking!! Two temples to climb and we could hear the monkeys fighting for territory! Well worth the trip, very few tourists!
2. Malecon de Chetumal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By GabrielleAGS - Belmopan, Belize
The malecon is definitely somewhere to visit when in Chetumal. Not only will you be right on the sea side but there are a few restaurants along it and even a park with a really high slide into the water. Be careful, however, as the sea wall is not high so unattended kids could easily fall in. The malecon is especially great at night, as there are countless little carts selling stuff like churros, machacadas, juices and marquesitas. It is a nice place when you are looking to take your kids for a little evening stroll.
3. Museum de la cultura maya
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By colleene818 - Tulum, Mexico
There is a lot to see when you visit this Museum. First we enjoyed multiple rooms of original art work - For Free! Then we paid to tour the 3-story Maya Museum. Gorgeous original Maya art, sculptures and artifacts were displayed upon entry. You can watch video presentations, see models of Maya Villages, large Maya Sculptures, murals of daily life. My favorite part was descending into The Underworld! It was like entering into a Cenote - Don’t Be Scared! The center courtyard outside includes a typical Maya Hut with explanations on its architecture. And do not miss the Book Store! It contains a delightful and very comprehensive collection of Spanish, English, and other language books on All Topics, and other Gifts and Surprises!
4. Santuario del Manati - Bahia de Chetumal
5. Zoologico Payo Obispo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By 8crismg - Mexico City, Mexico
It is a large zoo. I liked it. The train was a lot of fun, it goes around the zoo and you can see the animals from a different point of view.
