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Campeche

A walled colonial port on the Gulf, with calm, shallow water and quiet beaches most visitors drive straight past.

Good for
  • Colonial architecture walking tours
  • Wildlife watching
  • Deep sea fishing
  • Archaeological exploration
Top cities
Campeche City
Best time
December to April (the dry season)
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Golfo

What to know

Overview

Campeche's capital is a walled colonial port, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a stretch of Gulf where the water is calm and shallow. The beaches are low-key: Playa Bonita and Seybaplaya south of the city, then Sabancuy and Isla Aguada on the way to Ciudad del Carmen. Inland are the Maya cities of Edzná and Calakmul, the second deep in a biosphere reserve near the Guatemalan border.

The numbers

At a glance

Listed
21 beaches
On PlayaBueno
1 city guide
Capital city
San Francisco de Campeche

Before you go

Common questions

What is the best time to visit Campeche?

The best time to visit Campeche is generally December to April (the dry season). This aligns with the dry season and comfortable temperatures for beach and outdoor activities.

How do I get to Campeche?

Fly into Campeche (CPE) or Ciudad del Carmen (CME), or drive Highway 180 along the Gulf.

How many beaches are in Campeche?

Campeche has 21 beaches along its coast. Top destinations include Campeche City, Ciudad del Carmen, Champotón.

What are the best cities to visit in Campeche?

Popular cities in Campeche include Campeche City, Ciudad del Carmen, Champotón, Palizada. Each offers distinct beaches, culture, and activities.

What is the climate like in Campeche?

Campeche has a Tropical Humid climate. Rainy season typically runs June to November; dry season December to May.

Getting there

Campeche, Mexico

Fly into Campeche (CPE) or Ciudad del Carmen (CME), or drive Highway 180 along the Gulf.

Most reviewed

Top beaches

Golfo · 18.66° N · 91.83° W

Playa Norte

CampecheRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 574 reviews.

Golfo · 18.99° N · 91.19° W

Playa Sabancuy

Santa Rosalía, CampecheRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 437 reviews.

Golfo · 18.69° N · 91.72° W

Playa Bahamita

CampecheRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google from 233 reviews.

Golfo · 18.79° N · 91.50° W

Playa Isla Aguada

Isla Aguada, CampecheRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 179 reviews.

Golfo · 18.75° N · 91.51° W

Punta San Julian

CampecheRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 164 reviews.

Golfo · 19.00° N · 91.17° W

Playa Nixche

CampecheRated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 64 reviews.

Towns and areas

Where to base yourself in Campeche

Towns and zones

The full list

Every beach in Campeche

21 listed, by town, most-reviewed first.

Ciudad del Carmen

Lerma

Santa Rosalía

Punta Xen

Isla Aguada

Champotón

Campeche

Hotel occupancy · Campeche

When it's busy

DataTur hotel occupancy for Campeche. DataTur reports by tourism destination, not by state: these are the figures for Campeche.

Busiest, on average
November

Occupancy averages about 54% in November. Book ahead.

In 2024: busiest June (56.9%) · quietest September (46.4%)

January 2024 to December 2024, 0–100% occupancy scale.

Source: Official hotel occupancy statistics from DataTur (SECTUR Mexico). Aggregated across registered lodging categories.

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