Champoton River

Sport fishing in the Champoton River is a 360 degree experience with great catches, connection with the southeastern jungle and millenary history.

Located in the Yucatan Peninsula, just one hour from the city of Campeche and two hours from Ciudad del Carmen, is the beautiful city of Champoton.

A destination that fuses the beauty of the natural landscape, the historical buildings, the whiteness of its beaches, its imposing river and the greenery of the lush jungle.

Through sport fishing in the Champoton River you can enjoy the natural wonders of this part of southeastern Mexico.

It has an extension of 47 kilometers, 35 of which are navigable, from Canasayab to its mouth in the Gulf of Mexico in the town of Champoton.

It is the ideal place for sport fishing, photographic tours to appreciate the flora and fauna that inhabit the region and various ecotourism activities.

In ancient times the Champoton River was used as the only means of communication between the various villages that were located along the river.

What to fish?

On the beaches of Champoton and its river of the same name, you can catch black snook, tarpon, machaca, crappie, gar, jacks and carp.

How to get there?

From Campeche Capital it is approximately 53 min (61.9 km) via Villa Madero-Campeche/Mexico 180D and Carr. Costera del Golfo W/Mexico 180 W.