Champoton

Travel Guide

Champoton featuring heritage elements as well as a small group of people
Champoton which includes general coastal views, heritage elements and signage
Champoton
Champoton
Champoton
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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Las Palomas

While Las Palomas might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Parque de Las Americas and Champoton Theater.

Las Palomas
Hotel Perla del Mar
Hotel Perla del Mar
3 out of 5
Km 146 Carretera Federal 180 S/N, Ejido Paraiso, Champoton, CAM
The price is P3,011 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
P3,011
P3,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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! (221 reviews)
"Todo bien, solo hay máquinas trabajando a lado"

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025

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
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Champoton. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center.
8/10 Very Good! (74 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
Gamma Campeche Malecón
Gamma Campeche Malecón
3.5 out of 5
Av. Ruiz Cortines No. 51, Col. Centro, Campeche, CAM
The price is P7,822 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
P7,822
P9,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Campeche. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean and friendly"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

Gamma Campeche Malecón
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! (18 reviews)
"Wonderful place to stay. Right in the city center with lots of places to visit - walking distance. Great hostess."

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

Narrativ Lofts
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! (3 reviews)
"El cuarto en general nos gustó mucho, muy bonito y ordenado"

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2025

Carambola Rooms
Casa Muralla
Casa Muralla
3 out of 5
esquina C. 61 Centro Historico, Campeche, Camp.
Stay at this 3-star vacation home in Campeche. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Puerta de Tierra and Old City ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Beautiful property. Stay was comfortable. Would highly recommend to friends, family, and fellow travelers."

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

Casa Muralla
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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