The westernmost of the three Mexican states comprising the Yucatán Peninsula, Campeche possesses spectacular Maya cities and colonial monuments and a wealth of natural attractions such as the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve, quiet Gulf Coast beaches and lagoons. 

Visit the pyramids and temples that dot the Campeche landscape, silent witnesses to the glory of a long-lost era. A short drive from Campeche City lies Edzná, one of the masterpieces of the Maya World. 

Also worth a visit are Hochob, the remote sites of Becán, Xpuhil, Chicanná and mysterious Calakmul .Don't miss the timeless city of Campeche. Founded in 1540 by the Spaniards, it boasts some of the finest colonial churches and mansions in the area.

One of the richest ports in the Americas during the 16th and 17th centuries, Campeche was frequently raided by pirates Stroll the ramparts of the mighty fortress built to protect the port from their attacks. Outside Campeche City, the small towns of Hecelchakán and Champotón, Calkini, and Becal, the center of the Panama Hat craft industry, are all worth a visit.