Campeche Attractions

campeche state - Capital

Apart from the Capital city there are other attractions and towns found within the State of Campeche. They are:

El Templo de los Cinco Pisos in Edzna

El Templo de los Cinco Pisos (“Five-Story Temple”), on the far side of a stepped acropolis. Rising above a canopy of trees, it is surrounded by smaller temples and a steam room (temascal) where priests purified themselves before ceremonies. The magnificent building served as living quarters for the shamans and contained altars for acts of human sacrifice and self-sacrifice: bleeding of tongue, arms, earlobes, and genitals. 

Demonstrating the Maya's great knowledge of astronomy and mathematics, the Five-Story Temple was positioned so that both planting and harvest of maize were ushered in by a sign from above. At both times of year (May 1 to 3 and August 7 to 9), the setting sun entered the topmost temple's doorway to illuminate the sun god idol within. You can still observe the phenomenon today, although the Kinich Ahau stela has been removed.

Calakmul in Southern Campeche

A biosphere reserve located 318 km from the City of Campeche. In this area jaguar, howler monkeys, deer, pumas, wild cats and many other mammals have their home, together with many kinds of spiders, reptiles, insects and more than 800 plant species.