KAYAKING

 

Near Campeche you can do kayaking outings on the sea or at one of the region?s ecological reserves, which allows you to have direct contact with nature.

 

Playa Bonita. Located 8 km (5 mi) south of the city, off Highway 180. This is Campeche?s closest beach. The waves are very gentle here, making it a prime location for kayaking. You can rent all the equipment you?ll need on the beach. Thanks to the excellent weather and water conditions, you can go on a very long kayaking excursion.

 

Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve. Located 145 km (90 mi) from Campeche along the state highway. This reserve has one of the largest mangrove areas on the Gulf Coast. It?s a great place to relax and is also the breeding grounds of the pink flamingo and the hawksbill sea turtle.  This biosphere reserve is ideal for kayaking and discovering the estuaries of the Yucatan Peninsula. Along the 20-km (12.4 mi) route, you?ll pass through tunnels of overhanging branches. In Campeche you?ll find tour companies offering excursions of up to three to five days.