Before you go

Your trip to Campeche.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Campeche – Campeche Destination Campeche and Calakmul Capital

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional de Campeche (CPE) 8 km
Terminal de Autobuses ADO Campeche 3 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before purchasing. Campeche airport (CPE) is about 8 km from downtown. From Mérida it is about 180 km, with buses and the Tren Maya.

How many days

Two days: one for the historic center, the walls and the malecón, another for the San Miguel fort and Edzná.

When to go

From November to February the heat is milder. April and May are very hot, and from June to October it rains in the afternoons.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Not to get around the city itself, which is walkable. For Edzná and the forts there are taxis, tour buses and organized excursions.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Campeche

Morning
Walled centre
Walk through the historic center, from Independence Square and the cathedral to Calle 59 with its colorful houses, and go up on the wall at the Santiago or San Carlos bastion.
Afternoon
San Miguel fort
In the afternoon, visit the San Miguel fort, on a hill to the south, with the Maya architecture museum and views of the Gulf.
Late afternoon
Malecón
At dusk, walk or bike along the malecón to watch the sunset over the sea.
Evening
Evening in the centre
At night, return to Calle 59, closed to cars, and dine on seafood such as pan de cazón.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Why does Campeche have walls?

To defend the city from pirate attacks, which were frequent in the 16th and 17th centuries.

What to see in Campeche?

The walled center, the cathedral, the bastions, Calle 59, the malecón and the forts of San Miguel and San José.

Does Campeche have a beach?

The city shoreline has the malecón, but not bathing beaches. The nearest beaches are to the south, such as Playa Bonita and Sabancuy.

Is Edzná far from Campeche?

About 55 km, one hour by car.

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