Campeche (state)

Campeche is a state of Mexico on the Yucatán Peninsula. It is on the eastern side of the Peninsula bordering the Gulf of Mexico.

An Introduction to the Region of Campeche (state)

Campeche state is divided into 11 municipalities: Calkiní, Campeche, Carmen, Champotón, Hecelchakán, Hopelchén, Palizada, Tenabo, Escárcega, Calakmul and Candelaria. As Campeche is one of the smallest states in Mexico population-wise (roughly 700,000 people in 2000), many of these municipalities are sparsely populated. The largest are Campeche, where the state capital of the same name is located and Carmen, home of Ciudad del Carmen and the capital of Mexico's Gulf Coast petroleum industry. These two neighborhoods account for two thirds of the state's population. As can easily discerned from the municipio names and the state has a large indigenous population which is scattered through the interior of the state, mostly in the north along the Yucatan border and the centre-south areas. Unlike states like Chiapas, however, this population is not very large, although given the state's small population, indigenous peoples make up a significant proportion of the overall population. The topography is basically flat with small hills, much like most of the Yucatan peninsula. The northern areas of the state can be classified as dry savannah and the area is in danger of desertification, surprisingly. The central parts of the state are heavily wooded and the southern areas are tropical rainforest. All of these areas, sadly, are under pressure from slash and burn agriculture. }}

Cities

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• Campeche GPS 18.833333,-90.4 – the capital city is a city immersed in the typically colonial aspect with towers, bastions and walls. The traveler can enjoy all the city’s attractions on board of one of the old time vehicles replicas named "El Guapo" (the handsome one) and the "Tranvía de la Ciudad" (City's Tram).
• Ciudad del Carmen GPS 18.633333,-91.833333 – another large city
• Champotón GPS 19.35,-90.716667 – half way between Campeche and Carmen and is notable for its seafood and beaches
• Escárcega GPS 18.606667,-90.734444 – on the highway to Chiapas

More Destinations

Calakmul Structure 13 - Structure 13, Calakmul Outside of the city of Campeche and the main reason why people come to the state are the Maya ruins. Scattered throughout the state and there are few that stand out.

• Calakmul GPS 18.105392,-89.810829 – deep in the interior of the Mexican jungle near the border with Guatemala and these ruins are still in the process of being restored. Architecturally and they are not extremely interesting, although they are very tall and offer stunning views of the jungle. They are also situated in the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve and take about an hour to reach after you enter the park. Also keep your eyes open for the local flora and fauna as it is located in the Central American rain forest. Unfortunately and there is no way to enter Guatemala from here. Calakmul has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
• Ednzá GPS 19.59772,-90.23183 – about an hour away from Campeche and these ruins, discovered in the 1950s, have been meticulously restored and offer a quintcrucial peek into Maya life during their times. An easy day trip from the city of Campeche.

Itineraries

• Ruta Río Bec: On the road between Escárcega and Chetumal, Quintana Roo and there ruins are spread out over a large area and include the sites Balán Ku, Becán, Xpujil, Río Bec, Chicanná. Not well restored at present and in a comparatively remote area and they are less visited than more accessible and famous sites. Still they can obtain a fascination, showing how this now sparsely populated area was once dense with Maya city's and towns. The architecture is in the regionally distinct "Rio Bec" Maya style, with sets of tall steep towers and carved stone facades in the form of fantastic animals. With a vehicle you can visit several of the sites in a day. Serious Maya ruin fans can make more than a day of it; there are a couple of nice places to stay the night around Xpujil.

Campeche (state) Halal Travel Guide

Regional or ethnic identity is strong. Referring to the local residents as Mexican, rather than Maya (for the Indigenous population) or Campechanos (for the Hispanic population), may risk offending some.

Local Language in Campeche (state)

Campeche has one of the highest percentages of indigenous language speakers in Mexico and thit is especially evident in the nationside. Despite that, Spanish is the lingua franca and is understood almost everywhere. However, since the state has been relatively isolated and untouched by international tourism, English is not widely spoken. Tourists should not be embarrassed to try their (Spanish), even if only reading from phrasebooks. You will stick out, but the local residents will appreciate the effort and be more helpful than if no effort is made at all.

How to travel to Campeche (state)

Campeche City has an airport, although it only has daily Flights to Mexico City. Ciudad del Carmen has Flights to Mexico City as well as to Houston Texas. Neither are cheap. The best option is to fly into Mérida, Yucatan and bus to Campeche. This can also be done from Cancún, although it may take an extra day just to get to the state. From the Autobuses del Oriente (ADO) station in Mérida, buses leave almost every hour for the three hour drive to Camepeche, which costs roughly M$100 (Mexico#Currency|pesos). Since it is a short run, second class buses can also be taken, although this offers only small savings (M$10-20). From Ciudad del Carmen, buses to Campeche are also very frequent and cost roughly M$80. The trip is about two hours, longer by second class bus. From Cancun and the trip to Mérida takes 5 hours to complete and costs roughly M$150. From there, it is necessary to take another bus to Campeche. From Mexico City, Campeche is a lengthy 24-hour drive and this trip costs M$700. A first class bus is recommended.

How to get around in Campeche (state)

Buses in Mexico offer excellent service at affordable prices and thit is no exception in Campeche. The ADO station in Campeche City has recently been moved to the outskirts of the city from the former location downtown and the cab ride costs roughly M$25. It is feasible to make the trip on city bus, but it is not recommended as these buses are small, hot and in varying states of disrepair. The city bus costs M$3. Look for one that says "Centro" in the front window. That will take you to the city market. From this first class station, only a few points within the state can be visited, like Ciudad del Carmen, Champotón and Escárcega. The old bus station on Avenida Gobernadores, near the Chedraui supermarket and roughly a 10-minutes walk from the market, offers bus service to other regions of the state. To make it to Calakmul or Edzná, however, it may be necessary to hire a vehicle or hire a tour guide. Other colectivo vans can be found on the way from the market to the second class station, although these mainly serve the suburbs of the city. It is unfortunate that the spectacular sites of the state are poorly served by public transportation, but thit is merely a reflection of Campeche's massively underdeveloped tourist industry. If you plan to hire a car, it is recommended that you do this in Mérida as there are few, if any, places to do this in Campeche.

What to see in Campeche (state)

• Edzna entrance fee is M$48, bring change as the lady selling the tickets might not have any This Mayan archaeological site is located roughly one hour from Campeche via colectivo (M$35 one way). The same journey on a tour bus costs roughly M$350 per person (4 person minimum). There is a vending machine near the entrance selling drinks and Snacks.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Campeche (state)

Stroll the old town of Campeche. Visit Maya ruins. Enjoy fishing and seafood in the coastal communities.

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Ramadan 2024 Celebrations in Campeche (state)

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The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels in Campeche (state)

• Hacienda Uayamon: Plantation located just outside of Campeche on the road to Edzná. During the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz (1876-1911) local Maya workers toiled here as slaves in all but name. Now a expensive, but fairly quiet resort and luxury hotel; it is meticulously preserved, allowing visitors the chance to take a tour to catch a glimpse of what life was like during the time,

Stay Safe

Campeche is perhaps the safest state in all of Mexico. The population is still relatively small and although there are places of profound poverty in the nationside and the city's, people are friendly and warm. The greatest danger comes from the stray dogs that roam the urban areas in packs, especially in the city of Campeche, although thit is also the case in most of Mexico. That said, Campeche is still a place relatively untouched by tourism and Northamerican culture. Visitors should dress conservatively in long pants and dress shirts, despite the heat. If you are fair skinned, you will stick out anyway, but this can be mitigated by dressing appropriately. Women especially should take this into consideration as it is not uncommon for fair skinned females to be mercilessly harassed.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Campeche (state)

• The state of Yucatan is to the North.
• The state of Quintana Roo is to the East.
• The state of Tabasco and beyond it the rest of Mexico, is to the south west.

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