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The Maya Train has always altered how we travel through the Mexican Caribbean, reducing the distances traveled between all the major resort areas and making it much easier for foreigners to travel to lesser-known locations that were previously accessible by car.
In consequence, Campeche, one of these hidden stones, is becoming more and more famous for tourists, with the Mexican President himself confirming that it is now the second most sought-after location on the itinerary.
Since the Maya Train debuted, as many as 7, 230 reservations for Campeche were sold, surpassed in sales just by Merida and Cancun.
Tourists flocked to Campeche For The Amazing Culture.
Campeche is one of the oldest places in North America and both Mexico and the rest of the country.
If you’re a fan of society, you should visit it if you want to. It was established in a prime location on the Gulf of Mexico in 1540 by European settlers.
Imagine centuries-old cobbled lanes dotted with brightly painted walls that still retain their Old World beauty, plazas flanked by huge, imperial palaces, and well-preserved Hispanic convents and churches built for forever.
One of the most stunning locations in Mexico is without a doubt one of the most interesting ones, and one with a history.
The primary building in the Ancient Center, Campeche Cathedral, was constructed as early as the 16th century, and it’s one of the most remarkable colonial buildings in the Yucatán Peninsula.
Additional points of interest in community include the Mayan Angel, a landmark monument celebrating Campeche pre- Cuban origins, San José Fort, one of the city’s primary defensive mechanisms against rogue incursions, and the surviving city walls.
Out of all imperial cities of the New World, Campeche is only of two to still have its protective murallas almost unchanged, the other being Quebec City, Canada’s Europenized, French- speaking area. It has been included in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in acknowledgment of its historical significance.
Wonderful Beaches, High Levels Of Safety And Affordable Stays
Besides the traditional attractions, Campeche is within small driving distance of some paradisaical Gulf beaches, for as Playa Caracol, a quiet, family- pleasant swimming site bounded by mangroves, and the aptly- called Bahamitas, or ‘ Little Bahamas’, where sands are virgin- white and waters a bright- blue.
Campeche has recently made headlines for being one of the safest state capitals in Mexico and the only major city to have received a Level 1 status, as determined by U.S. authorities. Other than being indisputably beautiful, Campeche has made headlines for being one of the safest state capitals in Mexico.
If you are unfamiliar with travel advisories, Washington classifies different destinations between Levels 1 and 4, with 1 being the safest possible—including risk- free countries like Iceland, Norway, and Finland—and 4 being the most dangerous and that should be avoided at all costs ( Russia, North Korea, and the like ).
Despite having a large population and over a million people living in its wider metropolitan area, Campeche can feel incredibly cozy, with a lot of pedestrianized streets, which means less of the chaotic traffic and very low crime rates.
As is the case with other cities in Mexico, you should definitely not let your guard down, however encouraging advisories sound, but you should n’t expect harassment and scamming to be as common, nor pickpocketing or violence, compared to Cancun or Mexico City.
Campeche is also a lot more affordable than your usual Mexican resort town, with centrally- located boutique hotels costing between$ 112 and$ 160 to book per night, as listed on Booking.com, and lower food and consumer prices.
How Simple Is It To Travel on The Maya Train to Campeche?
Now that you know Campeche is popular with Maya Train passengers, you may be wondering how simple it is to get there and how much tickets are available.
As seen on the official website, there are two Cancun- Campeche departures planned every day, at 7 am and 9 am, at a total journey length of five- and- a- half hours. Along the way, the train stops at several stations, including” Magical Towns” Valladolid, Izamal, and Merida, a fellow colonial gem.
Tickets can be purchased from any station and authorized vending location, such as the Maya Train online store. There are three seating categories: Tourist, Premium, and Local.
Tourist tickets start from around MXN 1, 166 during the inaugural phase, or roughly$ 67.
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