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The Top 3 Mexico Destinations For Travel Experts

aclazaro — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:39:40 +0000

1. Costa Flamingo

This takes just 30 minutes to reach it from Merida. The coastline is filled with a lot of tiny beach towns successful in giving you a real Mexican experience in a very clean village where there are no immense hotels. Totally no hustle and bustle of the city. It is also perfect for shoppers in search of great bargains at the beachfront.

2. Campeche

Well-preserved and utterly beautiful â€“ two reasons why this place became a part of the World Heritage Sites. This is where you will find a balanced combination of manmade and natural attractions with a beautiful Gulf where you can do a lot of water activities.

3. Calakmul

This is considered to be one of Mexicoâ€™s well kept hidden treasures, secretly situated in the Yucatanâ€™s undergrowth. This site is filled with ceramics, jade and even royal tombs. Do not ever get to miss the amazing ancient murals too!

Photos via internationalliving.com, campechelanguageschool.com and tripadvisor.com

Ocean View Hotel Campeche

allen — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:01:54 +0000

The Ocean View Hotel in Campeche is located right accross the Gulf of Mexico, 100 meters from Cities Seafront Boulevard, 500 meters from the convention center and 800 meters from downtown Campeche. Reacheable within 15 minutes from the airport, this city hotel is near tourist and business areas of downtown Campeche. Opened in 2001 and renovated in 2006, this City Hotel has 87 guestrooms on 2 floors including a presidential suite and 2 disability-friendly rooms. Hotel amenities include 24-hour reception, safety deposit box, currency exchange desk, a cloakroom, a restaurant, fitness center and tennis courts.

The hotel is simple, very clean and provides excellent service. Very good accomodations at affordable rates. For bookings, get the best deal from hotels.com. Currently offering Fall special package for 2 guests per night at a low price of $67.

Campecheâ€™s Hacienda Puerta

kathy — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:00:02 +0000

Hacienda Puerta is located in the heart of Campeche, Mexico and marries a 17th century architecture to a new wing designed in a similar colonial-era aesthetic. The 3 guestrooms and 11 suites at The Hacienda Puerta Campeche are sizable and sport elegant, authentic details such as adobe-tiled floors, in-room hammocks, and pale limestone sinks in the even more commodious bathrooms. But it is the swimming pool which is surrounded by blooming gardens that most impresses the guests.

La Guardia, the hotel’s on-site restaurant, serves Mexican-style seafood, and a grand selection of tequilas and rums can be found at the hotel’s Bar la Ballesta. Visit StarWoodHotels.com.

Campeche: A World Heritage ite from the Maya

Omer — Wed, 13 May 2009 06:00:36 +0000

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Located in the southeast of regions of Mexico. Campeche is is bordered by Yucatan inthe north east, Quintana Roo to the east, and Tabasco in the south west. Campeche has one of the lowest population densities among all the other Mexican states. As former Maya population center, the state has many interesting ruins inside its borders.

The capital city of Campeche, San Francisco de Campeche, is recognized as a World Heritage site due to its exceptional artchitectural conceptio. In Maya times, San Francisco de Campeche was known as Kan Pech, and was an important center even then.

The most interesting Maya ruins are Calakmul, Rio Bec, EdznÃ¡, Hormiguero and BecÃ¡n. Jaina, an island off the coast in the Gulf of Mexico, is another interesting location that tourists will enjoy visiting.

Campeche: Historic Beauty Meets Modern Excitement

nelsonmelle — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:00:34 +0000

Green house with white trim

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A first glance throughout the town of Campeche shows a beautiful town rich with history and character. Traveling down the streets opens a world of marvelous colors of cool pastel-painted buildings highlighted by white trim. Colonial details offer elegant flavor and tasteful architecture which mixes perfectly with the cultural style of this interesting coastal town.

Cathedral

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In the 17th and 18th centuries, a wall was built to protect Campeche against pirate attacks. Evidence of the strength and will of the town can be seen in this still-standing structure. Rich historical details which perfume the town also offered it the title of a World Heritage Site in 2002 through UNESCO. Campeche is well known for taking care of its important historic structures preserving them for future generations.

Brilliant colors of homes

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The night show at the Fort of San Jose El Alto is sure to fascinate visitors, but a walk through the beautiful cobblestones streets after the show is just as fun. Exhibits and museums awaken the senses while eateries indulge your culinary desires and bars delight visitors with drinks and entertainment. There is a comforting feel around town which seems to embrace visitors making them feel welcome and at home.

Balconies of Campeche

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Adventures can also be enjoyed outside of town with rafting adventures, mountain biking, hiking and climbing activities. Close to Belize, Campeche is often a stop over or jump off for vacationers to and from this northern South American country. Flights to and from Belize are becoming quite popular with vacationers wanting to visit both areas while visiting this beautiful tropical haven. Trips to Campeche are sure to please and perfect for all members of the family.

Hacienda Puerta Campeche

Kori Ellis — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:35:10 +0000

The Hacienda Puerta Campeche is a beautiful resort in Campeche, Mexico. It sits next to the ocean and is 10 minutes away from Campecheâ€™s local airport. For those flying in from the International Airport Merida, Hacienda Puerta Campeche is a quick hour and a half drive away.

The resortâ€™s main building dates back to the Spanish Colonial era (17th Century). It is located in the center of Campeche, allowing guests easy access to the town. All 15 rooms and suites reflect the elegant architecture of the main building. The resort offers a large swimming pool and gardens for relaxation. The ceilings in the rooms are 18-feet high and the doors are 10-feet high. All rooms have air-conditioning, TVs, and hammocks. All guests are offered complimentary bathrobes and slippers.

Hacienda Puerta Campeche is famous for its spa. The hacienda offers real Mayan therapists to its guests. They use authentic Mayan techniques for relaxation and healing. Special treatments include the Maya Plan, seaweed wrap, mud wrap and the Mayan energy massage.

Hacienda Puerta Campeche offers many different â€œspecial packagesâ€ for honeymooners, romance, and those interested in experiencing the Mayan culture. World famous chef Rafael Esparza makes sure that all of the guests get a good taste of the region at Puerta Campacheâ€™s â€˜La Guardiaâ€™ restaurant. For more information visit, Haciendasmexico.com

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