During your visit to this fabulous city, immerse yourself in history, legends and adventures, where you will also be transported to a fantastic era of pirates and swashbuckling heroes. Enjoy a nice long stroll along the narrow streets of Ciudad del Carmen and discover the pieces of endless stories and legends that have fused themselves into the this beautiful and mysterious city. We invite you to visit us and enjoy the city's history as well as the warmth of its people.
The many different Ciudad del Carmen attractions provide the tourist with a wide menu of possibilities to choose from. Come and visit the beautiful beaches where you can spend a tranquil afternoon under the sun or try a variety of water sports in which you can partake in on the beaches and the mangroves that surround Terminos Lagoon. There are also eco-touristic activities that can be done in the jungle areas, and last but not least, visit the fabulous archeological ruins of the area and where you can come in contact with the enigmatic and amazing Maya culture.
Sabancuy Beach
Come and enjoy a bit of tranquility at Sabancuy Beach. Its waters are transparent and shallow, its sand is fine and its waves are calm. Shrimp, oysters and fish of all sorts abound in the waters of this beach, one of the most beautiful of the Ciudad del Carmen attractions.
Bahamitas Beach
In the crystalline waters of this beautiful beach of fine sand and tropical trees, you will find enormous banks of snails, shellfish, clams and starfish. It is ideal for swimming, diving, skiing, windsurfing and sport fishing.
Terminos Lagoon
This is a protected area with a great variety of birds, jaguars, ocelots and white-tail deer, just to mention a few of the diverse animals species you can find here. In the jungles, you can find eco-tourism. Among the most common activities, you can take a stroll, go mountain bike riding, horseback riding, bird watching or taking photographs.
Playa Maniagua
This is a gorgeous beach of tranquil waves on the waters of Laguna de Terminos. It's located on a quaint landscape of coconut trees and mangroves. People from Ciudad del Carmen come to enjoy the sun, the view and the excellent places to eat.
Xicalango
Xicalango is an interesting archaeological zone located a few miles away from Ciudad del Carmen, on the shores of the Atasta peninsula. Before Colonial times, this was a very important pier for commerce and exchange between the Maya, Olmec and Mexica cultures. Come and explore the enigmatic Maya culture. Xicalango is a fascinating place that you should absolutely visit as a part of Ciudad del Carmen sightseeing.