Campeche, Campeche
”A fine place to let your imagination run wild. A fortress protected from pirates. A thriving modern city. A colonial gem. The State capital of….Campeche.”
Take your pick.”
Name: From the Mayan name for the City Ah Kim Pech. “Place of snakes and ticks.” The full name is San Francisco de Campeche.
Location: Located on the Gulf Coast on the western side of the Yucatan Peninsula.
”A fine place to let your imagination run wild. A fortress protected from pirates. A thriving modern city. A colonial gem. The State capital of….Campeche.”
Take your pick.”
Weather: Hot in the summer. Hot winters.
January Average Highs 29.1C (84.4F) Lows 18.2C (64.8F)
July Average Highs 34.5C (94.1F) Lows 23.5C (74.3F)
Population: 850,000
Elevation: Sea Level to 10 Meters (30ft)
Founded: Founded in 1540 by Francisco Montejo
Medical: Hospitals, clinics, doctors, dentists
Money: Banks, ATMs
History:
Today:
Getting there:
Drive from.Cancun South on Highway 180 for 170 kilometers for just over 2 hours.