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Edzná
Go as a half-day from Campeche: combi M$55, 50 min, 2–3 h on site. Sleep in Campeche, not here.
Edzná is a large Maya city-state 52 km southeast of Campeche, occupied from about 400 BC and built out mainly between 750 and 950 AD. The Great Acropolis, the Building of Five Stories and the Temple of the Masks are the draw, plus a canal-and-aguada water system that let the city outgrow its neighbours. Almost everyone visits as a day trip from Campeche; there is no village at the gate.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Apr–May (hottest), Sep–Oct (wettest)
- Airport
- CPE
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Mexico ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM) or your nearest Mexican consulate; keep proof of your entry (stamp or digital record) until you leave.
- Mexico ↗Security advice differs by state: some governments advise against travel to parts of several states. Check your own government's advice for each region on your route.
- Mexico ↗Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water and ice from reliable places.
- Mexico ↗Foreign visitors to Quintana Roo (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Bacalar, Holbox) pay the state VISITAX online at visitax.gob.mx only; lookalike sites add fees.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Edzná911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Edzná, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $).Mexico-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities.Mexico-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.Mexico-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.Mexico-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mexico-wide
- SafetyCrime risk at the ruins is low; the real risks are heat, sunburn, mosquitoes and the uneven stairs.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10 (≈ under US$1).Mexico-wide
- Emergency numbers911 All emergencies · 078 Tourist assistance (Ángeles Verdes / tourist help)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums and many archaeological sites close on Mondays; banks close on public holidays.Mexico-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCPE Campeche International (Alberto Acuña Ongay) (About 1 h 15 min by road to the site; few direct flights, most travellers connect via Mexico City.).
- Getting aroundOn site you walk: well-kept trails, cleared foliage and signage, with stairs to climb at the main pyramids.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTacos or pit barbecue in Alfredo BonfilM$30–80
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekM$200–500
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed in Campeche, a night, per personMX$250 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room in Campeche centro, a night, per roomMX$1,300 (≈ US$75)
- High-end bedMid-range double room in Campeche centro, a night, per roomMX$2,500 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$700 (≈ US$40) · Mid MX$1,400 (≈ US$80) · High MX$3,000 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CPE Campeche International (Alberto Acuña Ongay) (About 1 h 15 min by road to the site; few direct flights, most travellers connect via Mexico City.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Sep (15 rain days), driest Feb (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Edzná: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On site you walk: well-kept trails, cleared foliage and signage, with stairs to climb at the main pyramids. Allow 2–3 hours. To reach Edzná, combis (red and white vans) leave Campeche hourly from Calle Nicaragua at Calle Chihuahua, about 50 min, and pick up returning passengers at the site. By car, take the Campeche–China–Hool road southeast about 45 km, then MEX-188 east about 6 km to the signed entrance. Tren Maya also stops at Estación Edzná on MEX-188, roughly 4 km west of the ruins, with onward transport to the archaeological zone.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h each way
Combi from Calle Nicaragua at Calle Chihuahua, hourly, about 50 min
Where you sleep and eat; walled colonial centre, malecón and museums.
Hecelchakán
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Car or bus north on MEX-180, about 1 h 30 min
Small town with a church and market; combine with Pomuch, not a trip on its own.
Champotón
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or bus north on MEX-180, about 1 h
Gulf-coast town with seafood; a lunch stop en route to Campeche.
Escárcega
skipDoor to door: About 2 h
Car or bus southeast on MEX-186, about 2 h
Transport junction only; useful if you are heading on to Calakmul or Chetumal.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Campeche city (centro histórico)
The practical base: combis leave hourly for the ruins and you get restaurants, ATMs and hotels. 50 min each way.
Hacienda Uayamon area
One luxury hacienda hotel about 20 km (12 mi) from the site on the Uayamón–China–Edzná road; car needed, no village services.One luxury hacienda hotel about 12 mi (20 km) from the site on the Uayamón–China–Edzná road; car needed, no village services.
Alfredo Bonfil
Small village 7 km (4.3 mi) south of the site gate with a couple of simple eateries; not a place to build a trip around.Small village 4.3 mi (7 km) south of the site gate with a couple of simple eateries; not a place to build a trip around.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- M$600–1,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- M$1,000–1,800 excl. bed
- High
- M$1,800+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room in Campeche centro1 × 1 night × MX$1,300 | MX$1,300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$1,400 | MX$2,800 |
| Combi Campeche ↔ Edzná, both ways2 × MX$110 | MX$220 |
| Site guide at the entrance1 × MX$500 · English not guaranteed | MX$500 |
| Site admission2 × MX$90 · check current INAH price | MX$180 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × MX$300 | MX$600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$560 |
| Trip total≈ MX$3,080 per person per day, bed included | MX$6,160≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in pesos; assumes you sleep in Campeche and visit Edzná as a day trip. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Combi Campeche → Edzná ruinsAbout 50 min; pay the driver. | M$55 |
| Site guide at the gatePer group, not per person; English not guaranteed. | from about M$500 |
| Tacos or pit barbecue in Alfredo Bonfil | M$30–80 |
| Meal at La Palapa, Alfredo Bonfil | M$120–250 |
| Bottled water, 1.5 L | M$20–35 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | M$200–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sun is the main hazard: hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunblock, and 2 litres of water per person.
- Mosquitoes are present year-round in this jungle setting; repellent and long sleeves help. Dengue and other mosquito-borne illness occur in the region.
- Do not lift rocks or reach into crevices — snakes and scorpions shelter there.
- No restaurants at the site; only vending machines near the admission gate. Eat in Alfredo Bonfil or back in Campeche.
- Combis fill up and the last return can be early; confirm the return time with the driver before you get out.
- Site hours and the Tren Maya timetable change: check INAH and Tren Maya before you go.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 911
- Tourist assistance (Ángeles Verdes / tourist help)
- 078
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Emergency
- All emergencies911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
No embassy in Campeche; the US consular agency is in Campeche (check the address), and most embassies are in Mexico City.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Combi Campeche → Edzná ruins: M$55, about 50 min
- Combi Edzná ruins → Campeche: M$55, boards at the site
- Taxi Campeche centro → combi stop: M$40–70
Say or show
- Dos boletos a Edzná, por favor — Two tickets to Edzná, please (dos bo-LE-tos a edz-NA, por fa-VOR)
- ¿A qué hora sale la última combi? — What time does the last combi leave? (a ke O-ra SA-le la UL-ti-ma KOM-bi)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-to KWES-ta)
- ¿Dónde está la entrada? — Where is the entrance? (DON-de es-TA la en-TRA-da)
- Necesito agua — I need water (ne-se-SI-to A-gwa)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRA-syas)
Screenshot this before you leave Campeche — signal at the ruins is patchy.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Edzná. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid Apr–May (hottest), Sep–Oct (wettest) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Verified combi departure point, first and last departure, and return pickup at the site.
- Tren Maya Estación Edzná timetable and the shuttle to the ruins, field-checked.
- Site page with current INAH hours, admission and whether the Building of Five Stories stairs are open.
- Eat pages for Alfredo Bonfil with opening days and last orders.
Sources
- officialINAH — Zona Arqueológica de Edzná
- officialTren Maya — official site
- officialVisit México — Campeche
- secondaryWikivoyage: Edzna, revision 5294025 (CC BY-SA 4.0)