CAMPECHE, MEXICO

Edzna Ruins Campeche, Mexico

One of the beaches, Campeche

Becan - Mayan ruins in Campeche MexicoJust beyond the Quintana Roo-Campeche state line, 6 kilometers west of the town of Xphil, are the Mayan ruins of Becan. Visitors can walk to 20 major constructions distributed over three hectares with a number of temple pyramids and plenty of tall jungle. The site is usually deserted. Becán was the political, economical and religious capital of the province known today as Rio Bec. Becan is roughly 3.5 hours from Tulum, driving south on highway 307 then west on 186.

Calakmul - Mayan ruins in Campeche MexicoDue to Calakmul's location in the geographic center of the Maya region (the "Petén") it received cultural influences from both north and south. Calakmul along with the Maya sites of El Mirador, Nakbé, and Uaxactún, formed a coalition during the Formative period, constantly engaging in conflicts with its southern neighbors, especially Tikal. Calakmul remained a rival to Tikal from that time on.

Chicanna - Mayan ruins in Campeche MexicoNear the Quintana Roo-Campeche state line, 6 kilometers west of the town of Xphil and 3 kilometers from Becan ruins, are the Mayan ruins of Chicanná. Due to its dimensions and the rich decoration of the buildings, Chicanná has been considered a small elitiest center of nearby Becán. The site is usually deserted. Chicanna is roughly 3.5 hours from Tulum, driving south on highway 307 then west on 186.

Calakmul, Campeche

An excellent destination for independent travelers, extensive, out-of-the-way Calakmulstill has bands of monkeys and parrots, plenty of climbable pyramids and extensive vistas

Edzna, Campeche

Maya ruins outside Campeche City, with drainage system and climbable Five-Story Pyramid

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Remnants of defensive walls and bastions ring the inner city; extensive Maya ruins throughout the state, including nearby Edzna

Approx. 5 hours driving time from point A to point B. Buses available

Uxmal - Mayan ruins in Yucatan MexicoThe Uxmal Mayan ruins are some of the best on the peninsula. The name Uxmal means 'thrice-built' in Mayan, referring to the construction of its highest structure, the Pyramid of the Magician. The Maya would often build a new temple over an existing one, and in this case five stages of construction have actually been found. Uxmal was one of the largest cities of the Yucatán peninsula, and at its height was home to about 25,000 Maya.

If we are willing to make a day-trip

Near the City of Campeche you will find Playa Bonita public beach. Located only 8 kilometres from downtown Campeche, the beach is easily reachable by taxi or local bus. There are palapas where you can hang the hammock that you previously bought in town as well as concession stands where you can buy beverages. This is the beach where many of the locals swim on weekends in the spring and summer. During the winter, believe it or not, many Campechans find the weather a bit chilly, even when the temperature can reach 30 degrees some days. Early morning in December, January or February, the temperature in Campeche may be around 20 to 23 degrees centigrade. Campechanos obviously have not heard about the waters of the Northumberland Strait in Nova Scotia or the many Polar Bear clubs around the Canada. No Polar Bears here, the water is quite balmy for Canadians or other Northerners.

There are 525 kilometres of coast in the state of Campeche on the Gulf of Mexico. The City of Campeche is right on the coast in the northern part of the state and the City of Carmen is on an island in the southern part of the state.

There are beautiful beaches in Campeche and most of them have little or no development on them. Many beach areas are protected for the preservation of carey turtles.

Other beaches that you can visit are Seybaplaya, 29 kilometres southeast of Campeche, Sihoplaya, 39 kilometres from Campeche and ten from Seybaplaya. There is a beautiful hotel in Sihoplaya for those looking for a longer stay there

For the more adventurous or those who are visiting the City of Carmen area, there is the Playa de Sabancuy on the banks of the river Sabancuy. This is an enchanting place almost untouched by humans. The waters are very calm and sand is powder like. There are shrimp, oysters and a wide variety of fish in the river. The town of Sabancuy is an old fishing village with a lot of potential for tourism. There are plans to develop an eco-resort in Sabancuy in the next few years.

Campeche nightclubs have a great fun atmosphere. Come and enjoy a great ambience of endless party, dance 'til dawn to the rhythm of the hits of the moment and spend an unforgettable night with your friends. Find here a wide selection of drinks and snacks in a very nice and casual place. Iguana Azulawaits you with the best hits and an excellent service.

Campeche’s Nightlife

Iguana Azul

This enormous nightclub is one of the most frequented in Campeche, where you can find excellent music and an interesting ambiance. Enjoy your favorite drinks at either of the two bars. Rouge is definitely a fantastic option for socializing as well as good times in Campeche.

Rouge

At Hotel del Mar you will find a disco that will keep you awake 'till the wee hours of the morning with the best hits of the moment, a wide selection of drinks and a great service, all the necessary ingredients to make your night nice and fun. Come to meet us! Laffite's is one of the best Campeche nightclubs

Laffite's

This place opens as soon as the sun goes down. Here you can spend a relaxed evening listening to good music, drinking your favorite cocktails and admiring the beauty of the ocean right across the street.

Sole

This bar is located right in front of the promenade. Its open air setting, the variety of drinks and the excellent music selection, make it the best choice to spend a nice evening with your friends. Mediterraneo Bar offers a great service and a casual ambience.

Mediterraneo Bar

The website located in the notes section has an endless list of things to do, bus schedules, hotels, restaurants, the best places to shop and helpful hints on the local customs

I could find no mention of Campeche in any newspaper reports, crime statistics in other words no one was explosively warning tourists away

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Of course as considerate visitors , respecting our host nation, we will take every opportunity to minimize our presence and not present ourselves as targets.

WE NEED A CHEAPER FLIGHT!

No information on mode of transportation or the cost from Cancun to Campeche.Purpose of flying into Cancun for cheaper flight ticket.

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