My first view of the Gulf was the harbor town of Campeche. The state of Campeche borders the west side of the Yucatan peninsula. I had definitely left the rainforest that covers central Mexico and was in the tropics: palm trees, ocean breezes, gentle waves.
A relaxing, refreshing stop at the edge of the sparkling water with pelicans swooping by welcomed me to the Mexican coast.
To protect from pirate attacks, the city was fortified in the 17th century. The imposing Fort de San Miguel now holds the Campeche Archaeological Museum. Campeche was declared a World Heritage Site in 1997. We took a pleasant and leisurely walk through the colorful colonial center, from the fort to the waterfront, before continuing on to Merida. No cars were allowed on the cobblestoned streets.
Along the waterfront
Mexico: Mexico City, Teotehuacán, Tlahuac, Puebla, Cholula, Oaxaca, Monte Alban, Crossing Oaxaca, Sumidero Canyon, San Cristobal, Chamula, Agua Azul, Palenque, Campeche, Mérida, Uxmal, Chichen Itzá, Playa del Carmen
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I’ll have to look at our pictures from Campeche. I don’t remember such charming scenes there, but we did spend most of our time on the water’s edge since we had been inland for a month or more. Did you stop at Bacalar? Maggie
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This was just a quick stop, but memorable. I didn’t get to that area south of Yucatan. Bacalar looks gorgeous.
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Looks like a fine city. Mexico sure is a vast, varied and interesting nation.
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Thanks for reading, Neil! It was such a colorful and interesting journey.
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Campeche looks stunning and tranquil! Truly the definition of paradise. I’ve never had crushed grasshoppers before, but I’d be willing to give them a try, at least once! Thanks for sharing another lovely part of Mexico, Ruth 🙂
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My thanks to you for following along, Rebecca! This dish of grasshoppers was a starter to share. I wouldn’t have ordered them otherwise, but did have them in something like tacos.
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A lovely and peaceful looking town – I love all the sculptures, especially the pumas (?)
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Mexico and Central America are jaguar habitats. It has a powerful and spiritual symbolism for their people.
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Oh yes of course, jaguars 😀
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It looks beautiful – though not sure I could manage the grasshoppers!
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I’m glad you put a caption on that food photo, because I never would have guessed what it was – it looks just like ground beef!
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I had to ask what it was! It was served as a starter.
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A nice change of scenery. I love how colorful the buildings are. The sea breeze must have felt nice.
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It was refreshing to get to the coast and the sea air. Thanks for reading, Diana.
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I like the stark simplicity of your photos of Campeche.
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Thank you.
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Looks so colourful and peaceful. I like that there are no cars allowed on the cobblestoned streets, which makes it much more enjoyable to walk around and explore on foot.
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It shows how much they value their historic area, and helps keep it from damage.
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You’ve painted such a charming picture of Campeche, Ruth. Looks beautiful & well-preserved. I’d like to hop on the new Maya Tren and head directly there next time I fly into Cancun Int’l now that this is an option. (and I’d try the crushed grasshoppers too… preferably with lots of sauce on the side to give ‘em a nice kick 😊)
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Thanks so much for reading and your comment, Simone! The Tren would be a good way to travel in Mexico. The salsa there can be eye-watering.
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I like all of the outdoor seating in those couple of streets you show, Ruth. Must be a lively city both day and night. The proximity to the water is wonderful. And I had to look up the location to see exactly where you were. Close to Belize and Central America. Seems like the kind of place that would attract American tourists and vacationers.
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The eastern coast of Yucatan is popular with tourists, not so much Campeche. It would have been fun to be there in the evening, but this was just a short stop passing through.
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It looks like Campeche offers a unique and charming experience for those seeking a slower pace and a glimpse into Mexico’s colonial past. I love its colourful streets and vibrant atmosphere, as well as the use of bold, eye-catching colours that create a charming and picturesque landscape. Thanks for sharing, and have a wonderful day 🙂 Aiva
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Thanks for reading, Aiva! It was a lovely spot; I wish I could have stayed a little longer. There must be a lively nightlife with all those outdoor tables on the colonial street.
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