What to do in Campeche

Activities, attractions and tours
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Top places to visit

1. Bonita Beach

Its name means “Pretty Beach,” and Bonita Beach certainly lives up to its title. Warm, gentle waters lap against the sand and a relaxed and unhurried atmosphere prevails. Don’t expect to have the beach completely to yourself, however, as its proximity to the downtown area means it is a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike. Come on a weekday afternoon for a relatively peaceful experience, or enjoy the upbeat vibe at the weekend, when the beach comes alive with a jovial summer buzz.
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Bonita Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a beach

2. Campeche Cathedral

Campeche Cathedral is one of the most important and historic buildings in Campeche’s old town. Its two towers rise high above the cobbled colonial streets. It has been the center of religious and cultural life in the city since its founding over 300 years ago. Make the cathedral your starting point for exploring Campeche’s historic district and marvel at its beautiful architecture.
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Campeche Cathedral showing night scenes and heritage architecture

3. Our Lady of Carmen Church

Our Lady of Carmen Church is a charming religious building with a bright yellow colonial façade. The 18th-century structure is known for the ornate works of religious art that decorate its interior. Chat with the local worshippers and clergy for a glimpse into the religious traditions of Ciudad del Carmen.
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Our Lady of Carmen Church which includes a park, a sunset and a church or cathedral

4. Bastion of San Francisco

The Baluarte de San Francisco is the largest bastion in Campeche’s once-formidable defensive wall. Visit it to enjoy the phenomenal Puerta de Tierra sound and light show and to imagine the thousands who have walked through the main Puerta de Tierra city gate before you.
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Baluarte de San Francisco featuring a sunset and heritage elements

5. El Zacatal Bridge

El Zacatal Bridge is a vast structure linking the Isla del Carmen to the Atasta peninsula, on the Mexican mainland. This concrete beam bridge is an impressive architectural feat and was the longest of its kind in the country at the time of its construction in the 1990s. Stand at the beginning of the bridge and snap photos of its long and winding trajectory.
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El Zacatal Bridge which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and a sunset

6. Puerta de Tierra

Puerta de Tierra is one of the four gateways to Campeche’s old city. Translating to “the Land Gate,” Puerta de Tierra was built in 1732 as an entry into the 16th-century walled city. In the 17th century, the Old City Wall protected Campeche’s townspeople from marauding pirates. Today they provide a great vantage point for views across the city. Come to the Puerta de Tierra part of the wall in the evening to discover the vivid history of the old city through a multimedia show.
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Puerta de Tierra which includes a garden and heritage elements

7. Edzna Ruins

The Edzná Ruins are a remarkable collection of archaeological sites on the Yucatán Peninsula. Translating to “House of the Itzás,” the complex was formerly an ancient Mayan city that housed as many as 25,000 people. Walk amid the ruins of the temple complex and imagine the ancient civilization that once thrived here. Stroll around the grounds and find towering platforms that radiate out from a spacious plaza, as well as a ball court, temples and spiritual sites. You might see the resemblance to the layout of Teotihuacán near Mexico City.
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Edzna Ruins which includes heritage architecture

8. Laguna de Terminos

Protected from the Gulf of Mexico by a narrow strip of land, the Laguna de Terminos is a vast tidal estuary teeming with exotic and colorful life. Plants and animals thrive here in a terrain comprising mangroves, wetlands and the largest lagoon in Mexico. Visit Laguna de Terminos and make your way around to marvel at the incredible biodiversity.
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Ciudad del Carmen featuring a bay or harbour as well as a small group of people

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Campeche featuring heritage elements and night scenes

Zona Centro

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Historical sites, seaside views and coffee shops are just a few things travellers enjoy about Zona Centro. Check out Calle 59 or Puerta de Tierra while you're exploring the area.

Zona Centro
Our Lady of Carmen Church which includes a church or cathedral, a park and a sunset

Ciudad del Carmen City-Centre

You'll enjoy the museums and parks in Ciudad del Carmen City-Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Our Lady of Carmen Church or Zaragoza Park.

Ciudad del Carmen City-Centre
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Las Palomas

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Palomas and surrounding area, you can visit Parque de Las Americas and Champoton Theater.

Las Palomas
Campeche Waterfront Promenade which includes a bay or harbour and a sunset

Area Ah

If you're spending some time in Area Ah, Novia del Mar Monument and Galerías Campeche are top sights worth seeing.

Area Ah
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Justo Sierra

While Justo Sierra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Norte Beach and Church of Our Lady of Fatima.

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Belisario Domínguez

While Belisario Domínguez may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like El Zacatal Bridge and Norte Beach.

Belisario Domínguez

Day trip destinations from Campeche