Campeche, Mexico is a Spanish colonial town of about 4000,000 people on the Gulf side of the Yucatan Peninsula, two hours from Cancun on the Caribbean side. Campeche is off the beaten path and is just now being discovered by tourists. There are few white sand beaches here. Campeche, known as the walled city has a rich culture and as is steeped in proud history. The 80 mile long Los Petenes Biosphere Reserve is found here. Statutes of past heroes and beautiful parks adorn the friendly, laid back city. A fort overlooking the bay still stands as it did hundred s of years ago. Remnants of the 8-foot thick rock wall, which once encircled the city to keep pirates out compliments the narrow streets and colorful store fronts. Deeply religious and heavily family oriented, the people of Campeche are wonderful. Nine Cathedrals adorn the city, each unique. Orchestras often play in Camepeche Square. Fabulous restaurants, open air markets, street vendors, a fish market, near Maya ruins, great hunting, fishing and exploring opportunities and a splendid, linear ocean front park make Campeche, Mexico one of my favorite places on earth.
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