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Campeche: Marvelous Bioluminescence Boat Tour

Campeche: Marvelous Bioluminescence Boat Tour

Enjoy the harmony of the warm waters of the Campechano sea in a fascinating natural phenomenon of bioluminescence with living organisms. You will enjoy the beauty of the sunset and feel a magical and serene environment. Total peace of mind! Marvel at incredible microscopic organisms that glow in the dark. Embark where the only thing brighter than the stars in the sky is the fantastically-blue glow of the naturally-occurring bioluminescent phenomenon in the water below. Learn about this unique environment from the crew.

Campeche: Highlights, Museums and Downtown Tour

Campeche: Highlights, Museums and Downtown Tour

There are many ways to feel like a true "campechano" We'll start with this Walking Tour, where you will explore the city center of San Francisco de Campeche while a true local certified tour guide explains you the whole "chisme" about being Mexican! During that time, you will walk along the colonial streets of the Historic Center of Campeche, finding out all of the juicy details of the neighbors, legends, the hidden secrets of the churches and temples, ex-prisons and other emblematic places of this city with almost 500 years of existence. You will travel in time as soon as you cross the Puerta de Mar (one of the four old entrances to the city), you will know the main square that used to border the beach, the Cathedral of the city (Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción), churches with tunnels, old cinemas, gold-covered altarpieces, XVII-century mansions with terrifying legends and spooky tales. In addition, there will be time for you to try a local "agua fresca" (made with the seasonal fruit of your choice, sugar, lemon and lots of refreshing cold water!) and to take the best pictures for your Instagram stories ;) If booking the daylight tour, I recommend grabbing your best tennis shoes and a cap to enjoy the tour! We will provide an umbrella for protection. If booking the evening tour, you'll experience the best of the sunset illuminating the facade of this old town c:

Edzná: The House of the Water Sages

Edzná: The House of the Water Sages

Embark on a journey to Edzná, the House of the Water Sages, one of Campeche's most exquisite archaeological treasures. This tour invites you to delve into the history and legends of powerful Mayan kings who ruled for a millennium, wielding the secrets of rainmaking and the power of lightning. Our adventure begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel lobby at 8:00 am. From there, we'll travel to the Edzná archaeological zone. Upon arrival, you'll be guided through the most emblematic structures, including the Platform of Knives, Nohochná, the Temple of the Masks with its striking solar deity faces, the Great Acropolis, and the unique Five-Story Temple, a classic example of Mayan architecture. Throughout the tour, your certified guide will share captivating stories and insights about the site's historical significance and architectural marvels. After exploring the ruins, we'll return to Campeche, concluding the tour with memories of an extraordinary civilization.

Campeche: Night City Tour

Campeche: Night City Tour

Immerse yourself in the ancient history of Campeche and see the city from a unique perspective at night. Embark on a private van tour with dinner, get picked up and dropped off at your hotel, and visit major landmarks, including the Palace Museum and the Fort of San Miguel. In addition, you will enjoy an incredible sunset while you walk along the boardwalk and Campechana Bay. Finally, you will taste the typical dishes from Campeche in the famous Plazuela de San Francisco. Visited sights: Pedestrian tour of the Historic Center Earth gate Sea gate The Palace Museum House 6 Cultural Center Main Square Cathedral Temple of San Roque Pier Traditional Neighborhoods Church of the Black Christ Fort of San Miguel Saint Francis Church San Francisco Square

Campeche: Historic City Center Guided Walking Tour

Campeche: Historic City Center Guided Walking Tour

If you like walking, enjoy this pedestrian tour through the historic center of Campeche. You will be amazed by the civil architecture of the only walled city in Mexico and you will get to know its ancient churches like the Cathedral or the beauty of the baroque altarpieces of the Temple of San San Roque. In addition, we will walk along the Pasos de Ronda de los Baluartes and access the main museums of the city. pirate legends are on us! Sites visited: -Pedestrian tour through the Historic Center -Puerta de Tierra -Sea Gate -El Palacio Museum -Casa 6 Cultural Center -Main Square -Cathedral -Temple of San Roque -Campechano Institute -Ex-Temple of San José

Campeche city tour: discovering the walled city.

Campeche city tour: discovering the walled city.

Full City tour (walking and panoramic) In this tour, you will fully discover Campeche city. First let us take you on a walking tour inside the walled city, to discover the access gates such as Sea Gate, Land Gate, as well as the cathedral, the main museums and pirates legends. Then, we will do a panoramic tour, visiting traditional neighborhoods, Baluartes Circuit, Malecón, Cristo Negro church and the Fort of San Miguel by car. With this tour you will get to know Campeche completely. You'll love it!

Campeche: Mangrove Tour

Campeche: Mangrove Tour

Explore the Petenes Biosphere Reserve, one of the largest mangrove reserves in Mexico and with a unique ecosystem in the world. Los Petenes Biosphere Reserve is a biosphere reserve in Mexico. It is located in the state of Campeche. The reserve is home to extensive mangrove wetlands, and rich in birds and other wildlife. In this amazing tour you will enter the mangrove tunnels, where you will observe islets surrounded by exuberant vegetation that will make you feel in another world. You will also visit a private spring where you can swim and enjoy its crystalline waters.

Lorencillo... Una leyenda de piratas

Lorencillo... Una leyenda de piratas

The show is situated within the framework of piracy during the colonial era, in which the spirit of the most famous pirate of the time Laurens Cornelis Boudewijn de Graaf, better known as Lorencillo, is present to narrate the details of his life, his feats and her great loves aboard her ship "the Neptune" and as a woman she changed her life by making a presence and in the end claiming her place, riches and command of the ship as the wife of the famous pirate. The show takes place inside a bastion, a 16th century fortification, where when you take your seat, the show unfolds in front of you, making you relive this overseas story.

Campeche: Gastronomic Route through the city Market

Campeche: Gastronomic Route through the city Market

Begin the tour by meeting at Chocol Ha, in the heart of the city of San Francisco de Campeche. Enjoy a small group and/or private tour with an expert local guide. Discover the traditional cuisine of the Campechana city, a place where you can truly breathe Mexico Start by enjoying some traditional refreshing drinks with your first drink, chili chocolate. Afterwards we will venture to the market, just 5 minutes away. We will try a mixed dish of panuchos: with cochinita pibil, poc chuc, black filling and roast chicken. Next, you will taste empanadas filled with shrimp and/or some seafood of your choice (dogfish, it's a shark!) or crab. You will taste the city's fresh waters, made with seasonal fruits. Finish the tour with the purchase of many local fruits that will probably be the first time you know, as well as the horchata concentrates with coconut that you can take home. At the end, we will rest in the Colonial Corner to have a beer as God intended... to cool off!

Campeche: Huellas y Murmullos Walking City Tour

Campeche: Huellas y Murmullos Walking City Tour

Step back in time and delve into the rich history of Campeche on the "Huellas y Murmullos" walking tour. Accompanied by a certified guide, you'll journey through tales of Mayans, conquistadors, Africans, and pirates, discovering a city that is both colorful and vibrant. The historic center of San Francisco de Campeche is your playground, with its walls, bastions, churches, and mansions standing as silent witnesses to the fabulous times that shaped this unique place. Your tour begins at the K’ankabi Ok Tours offices and takes you on a three-hour pedestrian adventure. Visit the Puerta de Mar, the main entrance to the walled city, and the Baluarte Mayan Architecture Museum from Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, home to the stunning Calakmul jade mask. Stroll through the Main Park, explore the Center Cultural House 6, and admire the architectural beauty of the Cathedral. Walk along Calle 59, the city's tourist walkway, and finish at the Puerta de Land. The tour includes a tasting in a place cherished by locals.

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