Champoton

Travel Guide
Champoton featuring heritage elements as well as a small group of people
Pull up a seat at a seafood shack, learn about the local history and cruise through the mangrove-dotted waters of this municipality’s arterial river to spot wildlife.

Champotón is a municipality in the state of Campeche that stretches along the river of the same name. The waters of the Ría Champotón have been a life-sustaining resource in the region since ancient Mayan times. The river also changed the course of history when Francisco Hernández de Córdoba landed his expedition in the place that would become the city of Champotón in 1517. Check out the city and encounter wildlife while exploring the meandering river waters.

Discover a significant turn in Mexico’s history when you learn Champotón’s story. The first Spanish expedition from Cuba landed on these shores in the 16th century, but the local Maya warriors quickly forced the Spaniards to retreat. Walk around the city of Champotón’s historic waterfront, Malecón, where the Ría Champotón meets the Gulf of Mexico. This is thought to be where the famous battle of Mala Palea took place. The waterfront boardwalk is a pleasant spot for a stroll overlooking the river mouth.

Today, the city of Champotón is known for its magnificent fresh seafood. Watch local fishing boats bringing in the daily catch and check out what’s available at the market. Order freshly prepared seafood dishes and shellfish cocktails from restaurants and thatched-roof seafood shacks. A collection of these can be found on the town’s northern beaches.

Book your spot on a boat ride down the Ría Champotón and weave between the mangrove trees. Your guide will point out caiman swimming stealthily through the waters, as well as the remarkable abundance of birdlife that inhabits the estuarine waters.

Champotón is a city and municipality situated on the Yucatán Peninsula. It’s a 1-hour drive from Campeche and 2 hours from Ciudad del Carmen. The meandering coastal road from Campeche makes Champotón a great destination for a scenic road trip. The city is accessible by bus from Campeche, Sabancuy, Ciudad del Carmen and Xpujil. Stop off in Champotón for its exquisite seafood or book accommodations at one of the family-friendly coastal hotels.

Where to stay in Champoton

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Hotel Perla del Mar
Hotel Perla del Mar
3 out of 5
Km 146 Carretera Federal 180 S/N, Ejido Paraiso, Champoton, CAM
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Champoton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (184 reviews)
"What a jewel. Staff and grounds were lovely. Would stay again and for many more nights."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2024

Hotel Perla del Mar
Aak-Bal All Suite Resort
Aak-Bal All Suite Resort
3.5 out of 5
Carr. Champotón Carmen Km. 120-550, Champoton, CAM
The price is P9,675 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
P9,675
P11,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Champoton. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center.
8/10 Very Good! (72 reviews)
"We enjoyed walking on the beach and the meals. The two bedroom / two bathroom studio suite was beautiful and comfortable."

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023

Aak-Bal All Suite Resort
Hotel y cabañas Xanfari
Hotel y cabañas Xanfari
3 out of 5
Miguel Colorado, Champoton, CAM
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Champoton. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attraction Cenote Miguel Colorado is located ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
"Every think its ok"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2018

Hotel y cabañas Xanfari
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Narrativ Lofts
Narrativ Lofts
3.5 out of 5
17 C. 59 Zona Centro, Campeche, Camp.
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Campeche. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and concierge services. Popular attractions General State Archive and Calle 59 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Everything was perfect. We especially appreciated the thoughtful touches - there was delicious bread, butter, eggs, yogurt, fruit and granola along with the (more usual) coffee. Plus the space was absolutely gorgeous and stylish and in the best location possible in Campeche."

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

Narrativ Lofts
Casita de la 12
Casita de la 12
3 out of 5
Calle 12 Zona Centro, 216 A, Campeche, CAM
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Campeche. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions General State Archive and Casa ...
Casita de la 12
Carambola Rooms
Carambola Rooms
3.5 out of 5
C. 112 Barrio de Santa Lucía numero 42, Campeche, CAM
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Campeche. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Popular attractions Museo Arqueológico de Campeche ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Muy chido"

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2024

Carambola Rooms
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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