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Campeche

Campeche (roughly 86 miles south west from Merida in the Yucatan) was founded in the early 16th century at the site of a Mayan village called Ah Kim Pech (roughly, "place of the ticks"). The centre of the city has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site for its meticulously preserved walls which were built in the 16th century to guard against frequent pirate attacks. The rest of the city is a fairly laid back place and feels more like a small town than a fast growing city with a population of about 300,000 and growing rapidly. Hopefully the ticks have also died away.

In many ways Campeche feels like it is a part of the Yucatan still waiting to be discovered. Mayan cities like Edzna which have only recently been re-discovered again are real treats if you don’t want to share the ruins with other people….

Hacienda Puerta Campeche is a ‘new hotel’ set in a collection of restored seventeenth century houses. The hacienda is in the city centre, up a cobbled street and opposite the fort. It has charm, a rather unique swimming pool which winds its way through the grounds and a lovely garden to wander around. The 15 spacious rooms with 18 foot ceilings and exposed beams are all beautifully decorated. More…

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