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21 Best and Fun Things To Do In Chetumal, Mexico


TouristWire Editors

This city is situated in Yucatán, Mexico.

Chetumal city is a vital trading port in Mexico and serves as a gateway to Belize. Despite its large size, Chetumal is described as quieter and more peaceful than other cities in Mexico, while still providing visitors with ample opportunities for recreation and a variety of activities.

The residents of Chetumal are friendly and the city is clean and safe. It is home to fascinating historical sites, such as the Ruins of Oxtankah, and family-friendly tourist attractions such as the Boulevard Bahia where visitors can indulge in some delicious treats and enjoy carnival rides.

Read on for our list of the best and most fun things to do in Chetumal, Mexico

The 21 Most Popular Things To Do In Chetumal, Mexico

21. La Casa De La Crónica

4.2 ★★★★☆ (24 reviews)

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Location: 77090 Miguel Hidalgo Plutarco Elias Calles Chetumal Q R

20. Parque Renacimiento

4.4 ★★★★☆ (63 reviews)

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Location: 77000 Centro Chetumal Q R

19. Museo del Faro Federico R. Alcérreca

4.5 ★★★★★ (207 reviews)

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Location: Heroico Colegio Militar 22 Barrio Bravo Chetumal Q R

18. Manati Water Park

3.8 ★★★★☆ (215 reviews)

Location: Esquina con Ursulo Galvan Av Chetumal Chetumal Q R

17. Punta Estrella

4.4 ★★★★☆ (226 reviews)

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Location: Plutarco Elias Calles Chetumal Quintana Roo

16. Archaeological Zone of Oxtankah

4.7 ★★★★★ (336 reviews)

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Location: Yucatan Norte Q R

Tel:  983-837-2411- -318002

15. Catedral del Sagrado Corazón de Jesus

4.7 ★★★★★ (356 reviews)

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Location: Othon P Blanco 150 Plutarco Elias Calles Chetumal Q R

Tel:  983-832-0638

Web Address:   https://catedraldechetumal.org/

14. Parque Ecológico Zazil

4.3 ★★★★☆ (534 reviews)

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Location: Roma 597 Aeropuerto de Chetumal Chetumal Q R

Tel:  983-185-6596

13. Parque Caimanes

4.2 ★★★★☆ (835 reviews)

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Location: Miguel Hidalgo 47 Plutarco Elias Calles Chetumal Q R

12. Renaissance Statue

4.4 ★★★★☆ (928 reviews)

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Location: C 22 de Enero LB Centro Chetumal Q R

11. Parque Del Queso

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,823 reviews)

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Location: 77020 Jesus Reyes Heroles Chetumal Q R

10. Parque de las Casitas

4.3 ★★★★☆ (1,825 reviews)

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Location: 77012 Chetumal Quintana Roo

Tel:  983-184-4222

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9. Punta lagarto

4.8 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

Location: 77086 Luis Echeverria Alvarez Quintana Roo

8. Planetario Yook’ol Kaab

4.4 ★★★★☆ (37 reviews)

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Location: Av Insurgentes 380 Veinte de Noviembre Chetumal Q R

Tel:  983-118-0339

Web Address:   https://facebook.com/PlanetarioChetumal/

7. Museum of the City of Chetumal

4.4 ★★★★☆ (224 reviews)

Location: Av de los Heroes 108 Centro Chetumal Q R

6. Dos Mulas

4.2 ★★★★☆ (1,449 reviews)

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Location: 77079 Chetumal Quintana Roo

5. Museum of Mayan Culture

4.3 ★★★★☆ (2,117 reviews)

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Location: Av de los Heroes S N Centro Chetumal Q R

Tel:  983-832-6838

Web Address:   http://mexicoescultura.com/recinto/49787/museo-de-la-cultura-maya.html

4. Zoo Payo Obispo

4.1 ★★★★☆ (2,440 reviews)

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Location: Av Insurgentes s n de Octubre Chetumal Q R

3. Fuente del Pescador

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,454 reviews)

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Location: 77965 Chetumal Quintana Roo

2. Malecón de Chetumal

4.6 ★★★★★ (3,133 reviews)

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Location: Centro Chetumal Quintana Roo

1. Explanada de la Bandera

4.5 ★★★★★ (3,762 reviews)

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Location: Blvd Bahia Centro Chetumal Q R

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Chetumal, Mexico! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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