Things to do in Campeche Waterfront Promenade

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.

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.

You can learn about the history of Campeche with a stop at Calle 59. Stroll along this culturally rich area's seaside, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.

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.

The only access point for seafarers to reach the walled city of Campeche was via this tall stone gateway. It has stood sentry over the city since the 1600s.

Bring your camera to photograph some of Campeche’s finest views from atop the city’s smallest bastion before exploring the grizzly dungeon beneath it.

Travel just outside of the city center to explore one of Campeche’s largest colonial forts and the impressive museum housed within it.