Campeche Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of the Mexican state of Campeche
About Campeche
Campeche was founded in 1540 by the Spanish conquistadors as the city ofSan Francisco de Campeche(still its official name, though never used) on top of the old Maya town called Ah Can Pech (roughly, "place of snakes and ticks", supposedly for an ancient idol depicting a snake with a tick on its head). Campeche grew into the leading port in the Peninsula in the colonial era. The city's walls and a series of forts were built in the 16th century to guard against frequent pirate attacks. With independence from Spain at the start of the 1800s Campeche was at first part of the state of Yucatán, but separated with the creation of the State of Campeche mid century. Today Campeche is a fast growing city, but has maintained its history with meticulously preserved walls and historic buildings. Especi
Top Attractions in Campeche
Explore the best things to see and do in Campeche:
- ★Baluarate San Francisco
- ★Baluarte de La Soledad
- ★Baluarte de San Juan
- ★Baluarte de Santiago
- ★Carvajal Mansión
- ★Estadio Nelson Barrera Romellón
- ★La Casa de las Artesanías Tukulná
- ★Municipal Files
Where to Eat in Campeche
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aduana Vasconcelos
- 🍴La Pigua
- 🍴La Pizzería 59
- 🍴Los Abuelos
- 🍴Marganzo Restaurante
- 🍴Natura2000
Where to Stay in Campeche
- 🏨Baluartes Hotel
- 🏨Casa Mazejuwi
- 🏨Hotel Castelmar
- 🏨Hotel Mision Campeche
- 🏨Hotel Plaza Campeche
- 🏨Hotel Plaza Colonial
Campeche Travel Guide Sections
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