THE 5 MOST OUTSTANDING TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF CAMPECHE - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2025

The main tourist attractions in Campeche are San Francisco de Campeche (state capital), the archaeological zone of Edzná, Calakmul, Ciudad del Carmen and Palizada.

The State of Campeche, located in the Yucatan Peninsula, in southern Mexico, is one of the favorite destinations for tourists, thanks to its archaeological wealth and its beautiful natural landscapes.

In recent years, tourist activity in Campeche has had a strong rebound, thanks to the creation of promotional projects to publicize the places of interest in the area.

Campeche has to its credit beaches, colonial buildings, archaeological remains of the Mayan civilization, as well as natural areas protected for their broad environmental value.

You may also be interested in the archaeological zones of Campeche or its traditions and customs.

Here are the five most outstanding tourist attractions in Campeche:

1- San Francisco de Campeche

The capital of the state of Campeche was declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 1999.

The remains of the old wall that surrounded the city, the fort of San Miguel and the museum of ships and weapons of the fort of San José el Alto stand out.

San Francisco de Campeche has a predominantly Baroque design in its architecture. Some emblematic buildings are: the Cathedral of Campeche, the Municipal Palace, House 6 and the Carvajal Mansion.

2- Archaeological Zone of Edzná

The archaeological zone of Edzná is a Mayan citadel located 55 kilometers from the city of San Francisco de Campeche.

It has a great variety of buildings that give an idea of ​​the economic, political and religious power of the Mayan civilization.

Edzná's most emblematic construction is the Building of the Five Floors. When you climb to the top of this monument, you have a privileged view of the entire archaeological zone.

3- Calakmul

Calakmul is an acropolis of the classic Mayan period, which belongs to the list of Mixed Heritage (natural and cultural) of Humanity of UNESCO, as of 2014.

To get to Calakmul, it is necessary to cross several kilometers of jungle, with more than 80 species of mammals, including wild cats and exotic species such as the swamp crocodile and the toucan.

4- City of Carmen

It is the head of the Municipality of Carmen. It is located between the Gulf of Mexico and the Laguna de Terminos and has beautiful landscapes and impeccable beaches.

Among the most important beaches in Ciudad del Carmen are: Playa Manigua, Playa Caracol, Playa Bahamitas, Playa Puntilla and Playa Norte. It also has the boardwalk, which offers a spectacular view of the sunset.

The Laguna de Term, the Church of Jesus in Ciudad del Carmen and the Church of Our Lady of Carmen, are must-see destinations in this city.

5- Palizada

Palizada was designated as a Magic Town by the Mexican Tourism Secretariat in 2011, due to its great cultural value and the preservation of its history, legends, symbols and daily life.

Palizada is the head of the homonymous municipality. It is located in the southwest of the State of Campeche, and is located on the banks of the Palizada River.

It has neoclassical architecture, tiled roofs and colorful buildings, which make Palizada a very attractive destination for tourists.

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