Historical Afternoon Tour in the City of Campeche
Explore the twilight charm of Campeche with our exclusive evening-night city tour. This journey will take you through the beating heart of the Historic Center, where every alley and building lights up under a sky that turns gold and pink. Discover the majesty of the city's ancient walls, historic bastions, and forts that stand as silent witnesses to a glorious past. Wander through churches that tell stories of faith and time, and explore the most emblematic museums, where art and culture intertwine.
As the night unfolds its cloak, we guide you towards the traditional neighborhood of San Francisco. Here, in one of its most beautiful squares, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an authentic country dinner. Let the local flavors envelop you, while the sounds and night breezes create a magical atmosphere.
Come and live an unforgettable night in Campeche!
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Historical Afternoon Tour in the City of Campeche
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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.
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.
El Palacio Centro Cultural
The El Palacio Museum, located in Campeche, Mexico, is a prominent cultural center housed in a historic building that originally served as the Government Palace. This museum is mainly dedicated to the history and culture of the Campeche region, presenting exhibitions ranging from pre-Hispanic times to the colonial period and the modern era. Inside, visitors can explore a variety of artifacts, documents, and works of art that chronicle the rich history of the city and its surroundings. The building itself, with its impressive architecture, adds to the museum's appeal, making it a site significant both for its content and its historical context.
Inclusions
- Entrance fees to sites included
- Fresh seasonal fruit
- dry snack
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Drinks
- Dinner in the Plazuela de San Francisco, each dish is a celebration of the region's gastronomic culture, a fusion of local ingredients and techniques passed down through generations.
- Memories
- Tips
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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.