Campeche Mexico TRAVEL GUIDE CONTENTS

Getting There | Where to Stay | Things to Do | Campeche Tours | Travel Safety | FAQ

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Campeche Mexico travel guide

Where is Campeche Mexico located?

Campeche is located in southeastern Mexico, in the Yucatan Peninsula. This popular Mexico travel destination consists of three states — Quintana Roo, Yucatan and of course, Campeche.

Of the three, Campeche is the least-visited, which means lower prices and smaller crowds — though there’s no shortage of amazing sites in Campeche Mexico.

Campeche Mexico map

Campeche Mexico travel guide

What’s the best airport for Campeche Mexico?

The most convenient way is to fly directly into Campeche International Airport (code: CAP), located just outside of Campeche City. As this is a small, regional airport, you’d have to catch a connecting flight through Mexico City International Airport (code: MEX).

Another option is to fly into Merida International Airport (code: MID), located in neighboring Yucatan state, and then make the two-hour drive from Mérida in your rental car. 🚙💨 Head here for a guide on Renting a Car in Merida.

Even if you aren’t planning to spend all your time in Campeche, you can always do a Merida to Campeche City day trip!

Campeche Mexico: Know before you go

• 💰 Currency: Mexican Peso

⏰ Time Zone: Central Daylight Time (GMT-5)

• 🗣 Language: Spanish, though English is common, and you may even hear some indigenous languages
• 🎫 Mexico Visa: The vast majority of travelers do not need a visa for Mexico — this includes Americans, Canadians, Japanese and most Europeans. Head here to see if you need a Mexico travel visa.
• 🔌 Electricity Socket: You’ll mostly find Type A (two-prong) and Type B (three-prong) — the same as used in the United States. For visitors from other countries, you’ll need this universal travel adaptor.
• 📲 Mexico SIM Card: Wondering, Do I need a SIM card for Mexico? The answer is yes, every traveler will want a one for the reasons explained in this article all about the best Mexico SIM cards.
• 🚙 Car Rentals: The Mexico rental car process can be a bit daunting, and many people are apprehensive to drive in a foreign country. I get it! Check out this guide to Renting a Car in Mexico for info on the process.

Where to Stay in Campeche Mexico

Campeche City, Mexico

Campeche Mexico travel guide

Best things to do in Campeche Mexico

From the Walled City of Campeche to the Calakmul Mayan Ruins — both UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Campeche state has some amazing Mexico hidden gems.

The beaches in Campeche are non-touristy, non-crowded and some of the best quiet beach towns in Mexico.

Campeche Mexico travel guide

Best Campeche tours

Campeche mexico travel guide

Is Campeche safe for travelers?

According to experts, you are statistically quite safe while visiting Mexico. Campeche is one of three states that make up the famed Mexico Yucatan Peninsula — one of the most visited and safest regions in the country. Now, that’s not to say bad things don’t happen in Campeche Mexico; they do.

Millions of Americans go to Mexico on vacation every year, so if we play the numbers game, the number of incidents is very small… When I’m asked if Mexico is a safe place to go travel on vacation, my response is yes.

—Carlos Barron, FBI Veteran (source: Forbes)

As with traveling anywhere, follow general travel safety like not walking home alone at night, watching your alcohol consumption and staying aware of yourself and surroundings.

For an added safety measure, pack these travel safety items, dress in a way so your Mexico outfits blend in with the locals, and buy a Mexico SIM card.

What’s the best travel insurance for Mexico?

This is a question I get a lot as a Mexico travel writer and Mexico expat. To determine which Mexico travel insurance is best for you, consider factors like the policy’s total cost, your deductible, the coverage you need, your medical benefits, etc.

🏆 In general, I only ever recommend three companies to purchase Mexico travel insurance from:

Campeche Mexico Travel: Frequently Asked Questions

Can you drink the water in Campeche Mexico?

No — Unfiltered Mexico tap water is not safe for human consumption. However, you will need to keep drinking water and to stay extra hydrated, as Mexico is quite close to the Equator. In fact, dehydration is one of the most common ways people get sick in Mexico.

So what can you do?

1. If you’re renting a home with a kitchen, you can boil the water before drinking it.
2. You can keep buying bottled water — Though this gets expensive, and is horrible for the planet!
3. Use the Water-To-Go Filterable Bottle. This refillable bottle not only keeps you hydrated, but also filters your water so you don’t get sick in Mexico, and is good for the planet ♻️ Get 15% OFF with code SOLO15!

The Water-To-Go Bottle has a built-in, three-stage filtration system that removes 99.9999% of all water-borne contaminants. These include bacteria, microplastics, viruses, heavy metals, chemicals and more. I personally own one, as you can drink Mexico water from any source (even the tap), and be completely safe.

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What’s the best time to visit Campeche Mexico?

Campeche weather, much like all Yucatan Peninsula weather, is tropical. This means you can expect pleasant winters, and hot, humid, rainy summers.

For this reason, the best time to travel to Campeche Mexico is from November to April, during the dry season when there won’t be rain and excessive humidity.

Note: June 1-November 30 is the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Located right on the Gulf of Mexico, Campeche state is susceptible.

☀️ Campeche Weather

How many days do I need in Campeche Mexico?

For those who only plan to explore the historic Walled City of Campeche, many go on a weekend, overnight or day trip from Merida to Campeche. Campeche City is quite small, so it’s possible to see in one day — and located only about two hours from the popular Yucatan destination of Merida, Mexico.

If you want to explore some of the surrounding ruins, like Edzna Mayan Ruins and Becan Mayan Ruins, plan for at least 3 days in Campeche.

For the full Campeche Mexico travel experience, add in another 2-3 days so you can either check out the beaches of Campeche or the Calakmul Mayan Ruins, located deep in the jungles of the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve.