8

HOURS

FULL-DAY TOUR

Campeche Fortified City and Handicrafts Workshop

Highlights

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Private transportation: enjoy the comfort of our door-to-door service, to and from your accommodation.

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Exclusive guide: private tour accompanied by our certified bilingual guides, local hosts and experts in the history and culture of the region.

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Living artisanal tradition: discover the ancestral techniques used to craft Jipijapa hats in the underground caves of Bécal.

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Campeche by the Sea: explore the walled city accompanied by the serene rhythm of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Historic fortresses: visit one of the ancient forts that protected Campeche from pirate attacks and its museum, which houses important artifacts from Maya history and the region.

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Historic walled center: walk through colonial streets, cross the iconic Sea and Land Gates and discover the city's defensive legacy.

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Explore at your own pace: A flexible itinerary with complete freedom, enjoying every space without rushing.

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On this tour you are supporting local communities in the Yucatan Peninsula.

Difficulty level: Easy

Tuesday to Sunday

Overview

The experience begins with an intimate encounter with the ancestral knowledge of Campeche's artisans, who patiently and masterfully shape the iconic hats of Jipijapa. You'll discover techniques passed down through generations and be amazed by the authentic setting where these pieces come to life—a truly authentic experience.

Upon arriving in Campeche, the city unfolds along its waterfront promenade, where the sea gently accompanies the rhythm of local life. From atop one of its old forts, the views evoke the era of privateers and maritime defenses, while history seems to permeate every stone.

The tour continues on foot through the colorful streets of the historic center, passing gates that once protected the city: the Sea and Land Gates, the imposing cathedral, and the Bastion of Our Lady of Solitude, where past and present intertwine in a museum that preserves the memory of Campeche. The experience culminates in the traditional San Román neighborhood, home to its church and the venerated Black Christ.

A walk that is experienced with calm, depth and emotion, leaving the feeling of having walked inside a story that still breathes.

Itinerary

San Francisco de Campeche

Departure

Departure time 9:00 am

The trip from Campeche to the town of Bécal will take approximately 1 hour.

Bécal

Jipijapa Handicrafts Workshop

Visit one of the underground workshops where the traditional Jipijapa hat, better known as Panama hats, is made.

Access to the crafts workshop

San Francisco de Campeche

Arrival

Arrival time 5:00 pm
Return to Campeche to enjoy the city and its cuisine. Choose your drop-off point: your hotel or the restaurant of your choice.

Campeche boardwalk

We continue our journey towards Campeche, in an hour we will arrive skirting the emblematic boardwalk, with views of the Gulf of Mexico and the walled city.

Stop for appreciation and photographs

Museum of Mayan Archaeology and Fort of San Miguel

Visit this historic fort with panoramic views of the sea of Campeche and tour the underwater Mayan archaeology museum that safeguards important pieces of this ancient civilization.

Entrance to the Museum of Mayan Archaeology and Fort of San Miguel

Museum of Mayan Architecture and Baluarte de la Soledad

Explore this space dedicated to pre-Hispanic architecture, located in an old colonial fortification and walk along the wall.

Entrance to the Museum of Mayan Architecture and the Baluarte de la Soledad

Cathedral and Museum of Sacred Art

Visit the Campeche Cathedral and its museum, where colonial religious art pieces are preserved.

Access to the cathedral and the Museum of Sacred Art (Museum opening hours are subject to change, visit is not guaranteed).

59th Street

A walk along the most representative street of the historic center, full of color, local life, and colonial architecture. Free time for lunch at the restaurant of your choice.

Lunch not included

Guided tour

Gates of Sea and Land

Admire the historic entrances to the walled city, vestiges of Campeche's ancient defense.

Guided tour

Church and Black Christ of San Román

Our tour ends with a visit to this emblematic sanctuary, home to the venerated Black Christ and a point of deep local devotion.

Free access

Snack

San Francisco de Campeche

Tailor-made Tours

This is a suggested tour ready to book. If you have a different idea or prefer to visit other places not included in this tour, our team of experts will help you customize it.

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