CAMPECHE
Located in Mexico?s southeastern region, on the Yucatan Peninsula. Borders the state of Yucatan
and the Gulf
of Mexico to the north,
Quintana Roo to the east, Tabasco to the southwest and
Guatemala to the south.
In this state, which has a hot and humid climate,
you can visit the capital, Campeche, an old commercial port that often
came under the attack of
pirates and privateers. In this walled city, you
can see the forts, bulwarks and gates that
once protected the residents from invasions. The city?s famed wall,
now a top tourist attraction, has been revamped. Behind the wall
you?ll find the Cathedral and
many old buildings in the city?s Historic Center, which was
declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO.
In this state you can also
visit amazing Mayan archaeological zones like Edzna and
Calakmul, which lies in the Calakmul
Biosphere Reserve. In addition
to the ancient
Mayan temples and palaces that you?ll see
there, you can also do mountain bike riding, hiking
or go on
a photo safari, an experience that allows you to
discover the natural beauty that left
many explorers during the 19th and 20th centuries thoroughly impressed.
Campeche offers interesting tours of old haciendas that once produced grains, henequen and sugar
cane, which were vital to the
economy during the 17th century. At the various
haciendas, you?ll have the opportunity to try delicious
regional cuisine, including
armadillo, venison, fish and seafood, and
exotic vegetarian dishes. Don?t miss out on this enjoyable experience.
