Campeche
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- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
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Introduction
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Campeche is the capital city of the state of Campeche. It is a surprising and interesting town with little over 240,000 inhabitants, so it's comfortably small-scale. Thanks to major restoration works over the last few years, many of the historic buildings have been restored to their former glory and are beautifully lit at night.
The city retains many of the old colonial Spanish city walls and fortifications which protected the city from pirates.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
- Zocalo is very nice and has a small Cathedral on it.
- Cathedral is home to two impressive towers.
- Fort is located along the coast and is one of the most impressive colonial forts in all of Mexico.
- Beach although not the most stunning beach in Mexico it is a nice place to relax and is not crowded most of the year.
- Edzná Ruins are located outside of the city and are worth the trip.
Events and Festivals
- Carnival is held every year and is a wild party! It also hosts local dancers and performers. Held every year in mid to late February.
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
By Car
By Bus
Bus is by far the easiest way to get to Campeche. It is connected to Cancun to the south and to Mexico City and Veracruz in the north. Almost all major towns and cities have several daily direct buses to Campeche.
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & B Fuerte Campeche | Calle 57 # 64 x 16 y 18 Centro | Guesthouse | 100 |
| Hostal La Parroquia | Calle 55 # 8 entre calle 10 y calle 12 Colonia Centro Histórico CD. Amurallada | Hostel | 77 |
| Hotel America Centro | Calle 10 No. 252. entre 59 y 61 Centro Histïorico, Campeche Campeche | Hotel | 80 |
| Hotel Castelmar | Calle 61 nr. 2 Between Calle 8 and 10 | Hotel | 87 |
| Monkey Hostel | Calle 57 con esquina 10 # 6 altos centro Historico cp 24000 | Hostel | 87 |
| Pirate Hostel | C. 59 # 47 Centro Histórico C.P. 24000 | Hostel | 79 |
| Posada Santa Lucia | Calle.103 N-17 x 106 y 108 Infonavit Santa Lucia | Guesthouse | - |
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