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Campeche is a state of Mexico on the Yucatán Peninsula. It is on the western side of the peninsula bordering the Gulf of Mexico. Much of Campeche's territory is filled with various archeological sites, almost all of which are Mayan. Its capital is one of the least visited colonial cities of Mexico, and the state also has many beaches.
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This large Mayan archaeological site is located approximately one hour from Campeche via colectivo (M$35 one way).
Deep in the interior of the Mexican jungle near the border with Guatemala, are the ruins of a once great city-state, now in the process of being restored. A .
Unique Mayan site featuring a moat around the core city with large pyramids and other structures.
By bus
From the Autobuses del Oriente (ADO) station in Mérida, buses leave almost every hour for the three-hour drive to Campeche, which costs roughly M$300 (pesos) as of February 2024.
By train
Mexico's new Tren Maya intercity railway has a station on the Periferico in Campeche, the station is called San Francisco de Campeche in order to confuse travelers.
Buses in Mexico offer excellent service at cheap prices, and this is no exception in Campeche. The ADO station in Campeche City is on the outskirts of the city.
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the capital city is immersed in the typically colonial aspect with towers, bastions and walls. The traveler can enjoy all the city’s attractions on board of one of the old time vehicles replicas named "El Guapo" (the handsome one) and the "Tranvía de la Ciudad" (City's Tram).
colonial era town with a number of jungles and Maya sites nearby
Mayan town deep in the jungle with a nearby river and the El Tigre archaeological site, a Pueblo Magico
a large city sitting on an ecologically important lagoon
half-way between Campeche and Carmen, it is notable for its seafood and beaches
crossroads of Campeche, on the highway between Chiapas and Yucatan, key connecting point on Tren Maya
scenic colonial town with access to natural areas and Mayan sites
small town on a coastal island of the Gulf of Mexico, home base for pirates in the early 18th century
riverfront town in the wetlands of western Campeche, known for the Maya site, El Cuyo
closest village to Calakmul, several archaeological sites of the Rio Bec style nearby
about an hour away from Campeche, these ruins have been meticulously restored and offer a quintessential peek into Maya life during their times. An easy day trip from the city of Campeche.
deep in the interior of the Mexican jungle near the border with Guatemala, these ruins are still in the process of being restored. Architecturally, they are not extremely interesting, although they are very tall and offer stunning views of the jungle. They are also situated in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve and take about an hour to reach after you enter the park. Also keep your eyes open for the local flora and fauna as it is located in the Central American rain forest. Unfortunately, there is no way to enter Guatemala from here. Calakmul has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Unique Mayan site featuring a moat around the core city with large pyramids and other structures.
Ruta Rio Bec is a series of Mayan archaeological sites lying along highway MEX 186 through the southern Yucatán peninsula, mostly in the state of Campeche. The route is marked with signs.
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