Explore the cities, localities, and regional context that make up Campeche.
Campeche is a state of Mexico.
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Where does Campeche fit?
Campeche is a state of Mexico. This directory lists 73 cities and localities in Campeche.
Country
Mexico
Administrative type
State
Listed localities
73
About Campeche
Campeche is a state on the western side of the Yucatan Peninsula in southeastern Mexico, fronting the Gulf of Mexico. Its capital, also called Campeche, is a beautifully preserved walled colonial city. Rich in Maya ruins and offshore oil, it blends history with natural abundance.
Campeche is largely flat, covered in tropical forest and wetlands, with a long Gulf of Mexico coastline. It holds extensive Maya archaeological sites amid the jungle, and significant offshore petroleum reserves. The climate is tropical.
The state's culture centers on its fortified colonial capital, built to repel pirates, alongside a strong Maya heritage and a coastal cuisine rich in seafood. Its old town retains a tranquil, historic charm.
A heartland of the ancient Maya, with great sites such as Calakmul, the region became an important Spanish port often besieged by pirates, hence its city walls. Campeche became a separate Mexican state in 1863.
Key facts
The capital is the walled city of Campeche.
Its fortified historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Maya city of Calakmul lies in its forests.
It holds major offshore oil reserves.
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Campeche is a state on the western side of the Yucatan Peninsula in southeastern Mexico, fronting the Gulf of Mexico. Its capital, also called Campeche, is a beautifully preserved walled colonial city. Rich in Maya ruins and offshore oil, it blends history with natural abundance.
