What to do in Campeche

Activities, attractions and tours

Campeche
Campeche showing night scenes and a garden
Campeche Waterfront Promenade which includes views and general coastal views
Siho Playa which includes tropical scenes and general coastal views
Hecelchakan featuring a church or cathedral and heritage elements

Campeche Tourist Attractions & Activities

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  • Campeche is a favourite among travellers suchlike yourself. In fact, a good percentage of travellers recommend the city's accommodation and have been visiting to check out local hot spots and explore the best things to do. The top things to do can catch the enthusiasm of even well-versed explorers, and it's not hard to see why. Our inventory includes an impressive range of entertainment and thrills. From food and wine tours to trips in the great outdoors, there are a lot of things to do to choose from when you check out the activities list here at Expedia Australia.

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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. 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

4. 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

5. Museo Arqueológico de Campeche & Fuerte de San Miguel

The Museo Arqueológico de Campeche and Fuerte de San Miguel translate as the Archaeological Museum of Campeche and the Fort of San Miguel. These two impressive historic attractions are rolled into one. Spend half a day at the colonial fort overlooking the sea and browsing the interesting exhibits in the museum housed inside it.
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Museo Arqueológico de Campeche & Fuerte de San Miguel featuring general coastal views

6. Old City Wall

Discover Campeche’s historic city limits when you visit the Old City Wall. Although built in the 16th century, the fortifications survive to this day. Discover the beautifully preserved ramparts, or baluartes, on a walking tour or return after dark for a dazzling light-and-sound show that recounts some of the city’s dramatic history.
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Old City Wall

7. Novia del Mar Monument

The Novia del Mar Monument sits on Campeche’s wide-open waterfront as a dedication to a poignant folk story. Learn about the local legend and peer out across the gulf’s enchanting horizon. Climb the rocky platform adorned by the “Bride of the Sea” and enjoy one of the city’s best waterfront views.
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Novia del Mar Monument featuring outdoor art and a sunset

8. Baluarte de San Juan

The Baluarte de San Juan is the smallest of the eight bastions of the formidable city walls which once surrounded Campeche. Yet it is no less impressive than its larger counterparts, such as the Baluarte de San Francisco. Enjoy some of the best views in Campeche from this incredible vantage point and gaze across the rooftops of both the old and new cities.
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Baluarte de San Juan

Recommended things to do in Campeche

Number of things to do
24
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Tour to Discover the Legends of the historic centre of Campeche: AU$16
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids

What to do in Campeche

Discover the most popular places to visit in Campeche

Bonita Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a beach

Bonita Beach

Take a break from sightseeing and while away the afternoon on the closest beach to Campeche, where gentle surf and plenty of facilities make for a great experience.

Bonita Beach
Campeche Cathedral showing night scenes and heritage architecture

Campeche Cathedral

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Join Campeche’s devout residents as they attend Mass at this grand place of worship, which takes pride of place in the heart of the old town.

Campeche Cathedral
Baluarte de San Francisco featuring a sunset and heritage elements

Bastion of San Francisco

4/5(1 review)

Learn the history of Campeche as you explore one of its last remaining bastions and be wowed by the vast sound and light show which plays out on its walls.

Bastion of San Francisco
Puerta de Tierra which includes a garden and heritage elements

Puerta de Tierra

Get a glimpse of what Campeche was like in centuries gone by when you visit this 18th-century city gate, now the site of a dramatic light-and-sound show.

Puerta de Tierra
Puerta de Tierra showing heritage elements as well as an individual male

Calle 59

You can learn about the history of Campeche when you stop by Calle 59. Stroll along this culturally rich area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.

Calle 59
Museo Arqueológico de Campeche & Fuerte de San Miguel featuring general coastal views

Museo Arqueológico de Campeche & Fuerte de San Miguel

Travel just outside of the city center to explore one of Campeche’s largest colonial forts and the impressive museum housed within it.

Museo Arqueológico de Campeche & Fuerte de San Miguel
Old City Wall

Old City Wall

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What once protected Campeche from plundering pirates in the 17th century today provides awe-inspiring vantage points across the city.

Old City Wall
Novia del Mar Monument featuring outdoor art and a sunset

Novia del Mar Monument

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Follow the gaze of this statue, which depicts a young woman awaiting the return of her seafaring lover, looking out across the azure waters of the Gulf of Mexico from Campeche’s waterfront.

Novia del Mar Monument
Baluarte de San Juan

Baluarte de San Juan

3/5(1 review)

Bring your camera to photograph some of Campeche’s finest views from atop the city’s smallest bastion before exploring the grizzly dungeon beneath it.

Baluarte de San Juan

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Campeche featuring heritage elements and night scenes

Zona Centro

5/5(1 area review)

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.

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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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