Top Things to do in Campeche
Top Hotels in Campeche
- 1. The Explorean Kohunlich
- 2. Hyatt Place Ciudad del Carmen
- 3. Hotel H177
- 4. Hampton Inn by Hilton Ciudad del Carmen Campeche
- 5. Hotel Plaza Campeche
- 6. One Ciudad Del Carmen Concordia
- 7. Hacienda Puerta Campeche, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Campeche
- 8. Hotel Castelmar
- 9. Mision Campeche
- 10. Holiday Inn Campeche, an IHG Hotel
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Things to do in Campeche, Campeche: The Best Ancient Ruins
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, Chicanna Archaeological Zone, Balamku Archaeological Zone, El Hormiguero Archaeological Zone, Zona Arqueologica de Santa Rosa Xtampac, Zona Arqueologica Xcalumkin, Xpuhil Archaeological Zone.
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1. Calakmul Archaeological Zone
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 687 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 233 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 855 reviews
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. Chicanna Archaeological Zone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
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.
6. Balamku Archaeological Zone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
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.
7. El Hormiguero Archaeological Zone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
8. Zona Arqueologica de Santa Rosa Xtampac
9. Zona Arqueologica Xcalumkin
10. Xpuhil Archaeological Zone
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By willwander4food - Long Beach, United States
If you're in the area to visit Calakmul, there really is no excuse not to visit Xpujil as well. This site is located on the west end of town and was an easy walk from our hotel. Not too many Mayan sites are so easily accessible. Though small, (we took our time and probably spent around 30 minutes there) it's worth visiting to see some well preserved structures in a jungle setting. You won't see too many visitors here as Calakmul is the big draw in the area. We visited in the morning just as we were getting ready to head out of town and had the site to ourselves with the exception of one other couple.
