Historical Day Tour in the City of Campeche
Begin your adventure by exploring the historic center, where each street and building exudes the richness of the past. Walk through the walled enclosure, admiring the bastions and museums that stand as guardians of time in the heart of the city. Each step will bring you closer to understanding the history and culture that have shaped this place.
After this historical immersion on foot, we invite you to enjoy a comfortable vehicle tour of Campeche Outside the Walls. This part of the tour will take you through the city's picturesque neighborhoods, revealing a mosaic of daily life and local culture. Visit the famous Cristo Negro church, and stroll along the peaceful Campechano boardwalk, a perfect place to contemplate the sea and feel the tranquility of the city.
The visit is enriched by the exploration of the imposing forts of Campeche, structures that not only stand out for their historical importance, but also for the impressive views they offer.
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Historical Day Tour in the City of Campeche
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Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche
Begin your adventure by exploring the historic center, where each street and building exudes the richness of the past. Important note: Before arriving at the starting point, it is necessary to take into account the pick-up times. These are scheduled for half an hour before the start of the tours. It should be noted that this collection time is not included in the 5-hour duration of the activity. However, it is part of the total time that must be considered for this tour.
The Puerta de Tierra is a prominent historical monument in Campeche, Mexico, forming part of the defensive wall built in the 17th century to protect the city from pirate attacks. This gate, located on the opposite side of the Sea Gate, functioned as the main land access to the city. Characterized by its impressive colonial architecture and its robust bastions, the Puerta de Tierra is an excellent example of the fortification techniques of the time. Today, it has become a cultural and historical symbol of Campeche, attracting visitors seeking to explore and learn about the city's rich past.
The Sea Gate
The Puerta de Mar is one of the historic entrances to the wall that surrounded the city of Campeche, Mexico, a fortification built in the 17th century to protect the city from pirate attacks. This gate, located near the sea, served as a main access point for those arriving by sea. Its architecture is representative of the fortification techniques of the time, standing out for its robustness and functional design. Today, the Puerta de Mar is an icon of Campeche, offering visitors a glimpse into the city's colonial and military past, as well as a point of architectural and historical interest.
Inclusions
- Entrance fees to sites included
- Fresh seasonal fruit
- dry snack
- Drinks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tips
- Memories
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Be at the pick-up point 5 minutes before, transportation will only have a 5-minute tolerance.
Meeting / End Points
- You must go to the intersection of 8th Street and 59th Street in the Center of Campeche. It is located between the bastions of La Soledad and San Carlos. At this point the cultural walkway of Calle 59 also begins, which makes it a starting point to explore the city and its history.