What to do in Campeche

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.

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.

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.

Attend Mass beneath the impressive mahogany wood ceiling of this colonial church and check out the intriguing works of art that adorn its walls.

Take a trip to the ruins of an ancient Mayan temple complex and walk around palace grounds and structures designed to greet the morning sun.

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.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cenote Miguel Colorado during your travels in Champoton. Amble around the area's parks or experience its theatre scene.

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.

Start your day of sightseeing from this central park and then return in the afternoon to relax on one of its benches as you watch the world go by.