Both a Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage, Calakmul is definitely one of the great places of interest in Mexico. And we are not talking about just any reserve. It is the second largest lung in America and the largest tropical reserve in Mexico. You can explore in all freedom one of the most…
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Campeche is one of the most interesting Mexican states. Without a doubt, if there is something worth visiting on your vacations, it is the beaches of Campeche. If you have some time during your vacation, that is, at least two or three weeks, we would recommend you to visit them all, or, at least, as…
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If you want to experience Yucatán off the beaten track, you should head for the west coast. There you will find the friendly colonial town of Campeche in the state of the same name. Campeche, officially christened “San Francisco de Campeche,” is pretty much a place to love and fall in love. Campeche is less…
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On the federal highway, which runs from Escarcega to Chetumal, is this small town with a Mayan legacy of enormous importance. Xpujil is nothing less than the head of the municipality that is home to the first mixed heritage site in Mexico; Calakmul in Campeche. What to expect Hidden among the exuberant flora of the…
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Mayan communities, archaeological sites, caves and a great diversity of flora and fauna unfold in this biocultural reserve founded in 2011. It includes the municipalities of Muna, Oxkutzcab, Santa Elena, Tekax and Ticul. They together cover 330 thousand acres. Its mission ies to guarantee and promote the responsible use of the environment. Here are some…
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Los Petenes in Campeche is located in a narrow and long coastal strip. It includes land and marine portions. It is one of the largest mangrove areas in the Gulf of Mexico. It also has an enormous diversity of flora and fauna, and is home to 473 plant species, 22 of which are endemic. The…
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About 6 miles from Celestún, Real de Salinas is an abandoned place. A “ghost town”: a curse weighs on this place that made all the inhabitants die little by little. And the few survivors preferred to abandon it because of the decadence they experienced. Real de Salinas: What to expect Real de Salinas sits near…
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Located in the northeast of the state of Campeche, Hopelchen in Campeche is a very picturesque town. It reflects the relaxed way of life of the southerners. This, with its high-ceilinged houses and facades painted in the most vibrant colors. Hopelchén is very close to the border between Campeche and Yucatán. It is near municipalities…
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The name of the town of Calkini in Campeche comes from the Mayan language meaning “throat of the sun”. In this town they make the famous jipi and nunkini hats. Its main tourist attractions are former “haciendas” (Tankuche, Santa Cruz) and natural resources (Isla Arena, the Cenote and Canal del Remate) are among the most…
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The town of Bolonchen derives its name from two words of the Mayan language: bolon which means nine, and chen which means well. Which together means nine wells. From time immemorial, in fact, nine wells formed the center of this town in the plaza, and the wells can still be seen in the plaza itself.…
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