CIUDAD DEL CARMEN
Tourism in CIUDAD DEL CARMEN
It was founded during the pre-Hispanic period, and after the arrival of the Spaniards the island was populated mainly by pirates, it was known as
“Isla de Tris”. Cd. del Carmen has an extension of 6,353.3 square miles and is surrounded by beautiful landscapes with tropical vegetation.
Also known as the Pearl of the Gulf, the island lies off the coast and is connected to the mainland by two bridges over the Laguna de Terminos, one of them with a length of more than two miles is the longest in Mexico.
The natural attractions along with the archeological sites and the European style buildings in town, convert the island in a very apealing place for visitors.
Nowadays the zone has turned into one of the most important centers of production in Mexico, due to its oilfields. More than 80 % of oil national production and 40% of gas is extracted from here. Besides, the place has another treasure, the giant schrimp, also call “pink gold”, you should enjoy the extraordinary cuisine of the region.
Tourist Attractions in CIUDAD DEL CARMEN
Church of Our Lady of Carmen
Culture House
Located in a French style building of the19th Century, today it houses the Culture House. There are exhibits of recognized artists, as well as workshops of art, it also houses the Symphonic Orchestra.
Central Park Ignacio Zaragoza
It has a nice gazebo since 1886 and the nice floor were brought from Belgium and Spain. It is located in the heart of the City. The park has a very nice wooden kiosk that was rebuilt in 1905. The famous Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen is located here.
Victoriano Nieves Museum
It has an interesting display, and reviews the overall history of Cd. del Carmen. Some highlights are the Mayan pottery and a ship. In a magnificent Porfirian building, from the beginning of the 19th century until 1960, the building that houses this museum functioned as a hospital, surviving several crises (the hardest during the 1940s). In 1998 it opened its doors as a museum where pre-Hispanic pieces from the region and pirates are now exhibited, and it has a room for photographic, pictorial and sculptural exhibitions.
Zoo
It has 40 different species of animals, a playing yard, coffee shops, and bike rental.
Jesus Church
Built in 1820, it is surrounded by beautiful old houses. Empress Carlota attended mass in this temple when she visited Ciudad del Carmen.
El Zacatal Bridge
It is the longest bridge in Latin America, measuring 3,860 kilometers long, longer than the La Unidad bridge. It was inaugurated in 1994 and connects the Ciudad del Carmen with Villahermosa. Between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., a light and sound show is presented, illuminating the bridge.
Barrio del Guanal (Guanal Neighborhood)
The first 7 families settled here in 1722. Its temple dedicated to the Virgin of Asunción was the first to be built in 1815. As the oldest neighborhood, it retains its primacy in terms of the construction of Marseille tile houses with their beautiful balcony windows.
Isla Aguada (Aguada Island)
This is one of the best beaches in the Gulf of Mexico. A protected area with nice beaches and mangroves. There you can find a small seafront with a fishermen pier, where several guided tours take you to the Terminos Lagoon and the Isla de los Pájaros (Birds Island), to watch dolphins and a wide diversity of birds.
Términos Lagoon
It has an extension of near 2,667 square miles and is part of a Protected Area. It is surrounded by mangroves with tropical birds, a rich marine life, mammals and reptiles.
The largest estuary in the country with 705,000 hectares, it is a very rich reserve of mangroves and various types of original forest. Declared a flora and fauna protection area, the mangrove is a reservoir of species, and an ideal place for nesting birds and reptiles. If fishing is your thing, it is a good place to fish for shrimp, sea bass, mojarra, dogfish, oysters and turtles. You can also visit Playa Caracol and spend a quiet day.
Fénix Ecopark
It is an eco-park only 8 miles far from Cd. del Carmen, it has a crocodile farm, a green house, camping areas and guided tours.
Atasta
It borders with Ciudad del Carmen and communicates through the El Zacatal bridge. Populated with a beautiful boardwalk and a great diversity of fauna, manatees can be found in its lagoon. Nearby is Xicalango, an interesting archaeological zone. In pre-Hispanic times this was a very important port for trade between the Mayans, Olmecs and Mexicas.
Beaches in CIUDAD DEL CARMEN
North Beach
White sand beach with tranquil waters ideal for swimming; there are restaurants along the beach, this is the place where takes place the “Carmen Fair” in Jully and during the Holly Week there is the “Festival of the Sea”. Playa Manigua: gorgeous beach of tranquil waves surrounded by mangroves, ideal for water sports, there are excellent places to eat.
With its three kilometers of white sand, it is one of the favorite places to spend the day in the area. In addition to having all the services for a comfortable stay: palapas, restaurants, dressing rooms, lifeguards and a doctor. If you go during the months with more tourist influx, you can also rent jet skis, sailboats, bananas. In short, you will have everything at hand for a pleasant day alone or with the family.
Caracol Beach
Nice beach with tranquil waters bathed by the waters of the Terminos Lagoon, surrounded by mangrove vegetation; there is a restaurant, bungalows and acuatic gear rental.
Bahamita Beach
A place of unique beauty with clear waters and soft sand; it has a small bay with restaurants, excellent for water sports. Puerto Real: It has a shell bank with tranquil waters; it is the ideal place for sport fishing, diving and swimming.
Playa Sabancuy
It has transparent and shallow waters, excelent for fishing, shrimp, oysters and fish of all sorts abound; it is also good for sailing and for nature lovers.
Map of CIUDAD DEL CARMEN, CAMPECHE
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