The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Campeche, Campeche

December 8, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Discover the best top things to do in Campeche, Yucatan Peninsula including Calakmul Archaeological Zone, Becan Archaeological Zone, Zona Arqueologica Rio Bec, Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Malecon, Chicanna Archaeological Zone, Balamku Archaeological Zone, Old City Wall, El Hormiguero Archaeological Zone, Puente el Zacatal.
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1. Calakmul Archaeological Zone

Mexico
Excellent
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5.0 based on 687 reviews

Calakmul Archaeological Zone

Ancient Mayan city historians now believe to have been bigger than Chichén Itzá.

Reviewed By giblinVanBauzanum

Saying that Calakmul is breathtaking will not give this place enough justice. It has beautifully preserved ruins, clad in vegetation, which gives them this mysterious and adventurous look. Waliking amids the jungle and discovering all this ancient places is totally a different experience compared to any other ruin. The site is also so huge and vast , that is likely that you will see very few tourists even in crowded periods. The site is reachable by a 40km bumpy road, which will take you 1h and a half from the main road. Be prepares to stay there at least 3 hours and bring lots of water. You will need them. A bit off hand but totally worth it

2. Becan Archaeological Zone

Xpujil Town 24640 Mexico +52 981 816 9111 https://www.inah.gob.mx/zonas/61-zona-arqueologica-de-becan
Excellent
79%
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5.0 based on 233 reviews

Becan Archaeological Zone

Reviewed By hansNetherlands

An amazing place, especially if you are here alone. there are more complexes in the area and they are all nice and hardly visited.....take adventage of such a privilege!!!

3. Zona Arqueologica Rio Bec

Carretera 186 Villahermosa, Calakmul Mexico 01 (981) 8 16 91 11 [email protected] https://inah.gob.mx/zonas/71-zona-arqueologica-xpuhil
Excellent
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5.0 based on 45 reviews

Zona Arqueologica Rio Bec

Reviewed By Runelaenen1

We took a guided tour by Humberto to the Rio Bec ruins. He drove us through the forest on a quad (15km). You would not be able to visit these sites by car. If you are in the area, Rio bec is really worth the visit. The ruins are deep in the forest en still in good shape. Humberto was very knowledgeable about the history and showed us all the best ways to climb the structures. We got a hold of him because the lady at the tourist information point in Xpujil called him for us.

4. Zona Arquelogica Edzna

Valle de Edzna, Carretera 180 entronque con la 188 Se localiza a 55 km de la ciudad de Campeche, Campeche Mexico +52 981 134 0455 http://www.inah.gob.mx/es/zonas/65-zona-arqueologica-edzna
Excellent
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5.0 based on 855 reviews

Zona Arquelogica Edzna

Reviewed By fits87 - Miami Beach, United States

Amazing place!! A hidden mayan gem, just make sure to take water and mosquito repellent as there are many. But great place to take pics

5. Malecon

Champoton Mexico
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Malecon

6. Chicanna Archaeological Zone

Carretera Villahermosa-Chetumal, Campeche Mexico +52 981 816 9111 http://www.inah.gob.mx/es/zonas/63-zona-arqueologica-chicanna
Excellent
51%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 74 reviews

Chicanna Archaeological Zone

Reviewed By Adiona25 - Chicago, United States

The chicaná ruins are impressive Rio Bec style ruins, with a wonderful temple whose entrance resembles the mouth of a jaguar, symbolising the entrance to the netherworld. Definitely worth visiting.

7. Balamku Archaeological Zone

Calakmul Mexico [email protected] http://www.inah.gob.mx/zonas/60-zona-arqueologica-de-balamku
Excellent
58%
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Balamku Archaeological Zone

Temporarily Closed

Reviewed By akleinga - Dolores, United States

Yes, these ruins are smaller than other ruins in the area, but they have carvings that are well preserved inside one of the pyramids. When we went there were only 2 other cars in the parking lot. Once inside you cannot use a flash on your camera and they have a number of carvings inside that were very impressive.

8. Old City Wall

Avenida Baluartes San Francisco Campeche, Campeche 24030 Mexico +52 981 127 3300 http://www.travelbymexico.com/campeche/atractivos/index.php?nom=ecampuertatierra
Excellent
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4.5 based on 751 reviews

Old City Wall

Reviewed By fongsters - Athol, United States

So glad we did this. It was super hot, but worth it. We only walked part of it, since it was sooo hot, but really neat. The section we started at had a small museum at the base of it that was included in the entry fee (I think was only around $3USD/pp). Highly recommend.

9. El Hormiguero Archaeological Zone

KM 23 Suroeste de, Xpujil, Campeche Mexico +52 981 816 8179 [email protected] https://www.inah.gob.mx/zonas/113-zona-arqueologica-hormiguero
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

El Hormiguero Archaeological Zone

10. Puente el Zacatal

Carretera Frontera-Ciudad del Carmen, Ciudad del Carmen Mexico
Excellent
54%
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

Puente el Zacatal

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