Edzná, San Luis Carpizo Hacienda + Champotón Day Trip

On this day trip to Edzná and its haciendas, we'll explore three significant destinations in the Mexican southeast, focusing on the Mayan world, colonial legacy, and flavours of the sea.

Day Trip Details

We will pick you up from your hotel in San Francisco de Campeche and depart for Edzná, a notable Mayan site on the Yucatán peninsula. After approximately one hour, we will arrive at this ancient Mayan city, known for its hydraulic system. A 2-hour guided tour will cover the Great Acropolis and the Five Storey Building, which functioned as both a palace and an astronomical observatory.

We will explore ceremonial temples and learn how the ancient Maya aligned their constructions with the stars for time measurement and rituals. Edzná served as a significant political and religious centre for over a thousand years.

The next stop is the historic Ex Hacienda San Luis Carpizo, a remnant of the henequen boom from the 19th century. This estate illustrates the opulence and agricultural history of the area and currently houses facilities of the Ministry of the Navy. We will spend an hour touring its gardens and old workshops.

Finally, we head to Champotón, a coastal port known for its gastronomy. Enjoy a lunch that includes fresh seafood, fish with garlic mojo, and octopus in its own ink. After 2.5 hours in Champotón, we will return to Campeche, concluding the 9-hour day trip at your hotel.