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| Campeche is a city
of Mexico located on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico. The city's population
estimate for 2002 was 230,910 people. The city was founded in 1540
by Spanish conquistadores as San Francisco de Campeche atop the preexisting
Maya city of Canpech or Kimpech. The Pre-Columbian city was described as
having 3,000 houses and various monuments, of which little trace remains.
The city retains many of
the old colonial Spanish city walls and fortifications which protected
the city (not always successfully) from pirates and buccaneers. The state
of preservation and quality of its architecture earned it the status of
a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Originally, the Spaniards lived inside
the walled city, while the natives lived in the surrounding barrios of
San Francisco, Guadalupe and San Román. These barrios still retain
their original churches; the one in Guadalupe is almost 500 years old...
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The
Hacienda Puerta Campeche
Housed in a 17th-century
colonial building in the city center of Campeche, Mexico, The Hacienda
Puerta Campeche is located eight kilometers from Campeche International
Airport. This historic hotel is located five blocks from the city's main
square, which sits adjacent to Yucatan's oldest cathedral, the 16th-century
Catedral de la Concepcion. The ocean lies seven blocks away, and the San
Miguel fortress, which is home to the Mayan culture museum, is located
five kilometers from the hotel. 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. Another spot of relaxation
exists at the hotel pool, which is surrounded by blooming gardens. The
three guestrooms and 11 suites at the Hacienda Puerta Campeche feature
satellite television, multi-line telephones, balconies, bathrobes, coffeemakers,
complimentary newspapers, in-room safes, minibars and designer toiletries.
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| Ciudad del Carmen
is a city in the south west of the state of Campeche, Mexico. Ciudad del
Carmen is located at 18.63° N 91.83° W on the south west of Carmen
Island, which stands in the Laguna de Términos on the coast of the
Gulf of Mexico. In 2003 the population was estimated at 132,400 people.
In July of 2006 Ciudad del Carmen celebrates its 150th anniversary.
The city is nicknamed "The Pearl of the Gulf". Ciudad del Carmen was a
small city mostly devoted to fishing until the 1970s when oil was discovered
in the region; since then it has grown and developed substantially. To
this day Carmen is known as one of the best locations to find seafood in
Mexico. As late as the early 1980s the city could long be reached only
by ferry boats called "pangas"; this changed with the construction of a
causeway bridge to the mainland in the 1980s and another one in 1994 before
the term of President Carlos Salinas de Gortari ended. The construction
of the first bridge was motivated by the sinking of one of the island's
pangas which resulted in the death of nearly everyone on-board. The bridge
Puente El Zacatal constructed in 1994 is one of the longest in Latin America....
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Fiesta
Inn, Ciudad del Carmen
The Fiesta Inn Ciudad Del
Carmen is located two kilometers from Ciudad Del Carmen Airport and the
City Zoo in Ciudad Del Carmen, Mexico. Mexican fare is served in
this Hotel's restaurant, and a bar offers national and international drinks.
Multi-purpose function rooms accommodate group events. Babysitting referrals
and tour assistance are available at the 24-hour front desk. Recreation
includes a fitness center and spa, where massage and beauty services may
be scheduled. All guestrooms are air conditioned and are equipped
with cable television and dataports. Coffeemakers are included. Bathrooms
are stocked with complimentary toiletries. |
Local Attractions
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Campeche City (13.0 mi/20.9
km)
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Edzna (Ancient Archaeological
site dating 600 - 300 BC) (28.0 mi/45.1 km)
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Jaina Island (Ancient Mayan
Cemetary) (32.0 mi/51.5 km)
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Merida City (120.0 mi/193.1
km)
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The
Hacienda Uayamon
Colonial Mayan architecture,
high wood beam ceilings, elegant décor, and spacious public areas
await you at Hacienda Uayamon. Built in 1700, Hacienda Uayamon reflects
the sophistication of a luxury resort with attention to surrounding natural
beauty. Walk through our candlelit private gardens amongst the whistling
of frogs or discover Edzna, an intriguing Mayan site. With superior service
and accommodations, this unique hotel is a Condé Nast Traveler 2001
"Hot List" award winner. Indulge in the soothing waters of our outdoor
pool and sink into our cotton woven hammocks over crystal waters for a
mid-afternoon nap. For a luxurious, world-class experience, renew your
spirit at the spa at Uayamon amongst graceful tulle netting, pristine massage
beds, and aromatherapy candles. For an evening of elegance and international
cuisine, Uayamon Restaurant provides a candlelit atmosphere amongst traditional
hacienda walls with fresh-baked bread and creative dishes prepared using
fresh, indigenous ingredients. |
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