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Among the State's archaeological sites are [[Edzna]], [[Calakmul]], the biggest Mayan city discovered so far, Becan, Santa Rosa Xtampak, Chicanna, Xpuhil, [[Jaina]] and El Hormiguero. [[Edzna]], discovered in 1906, is Campeche's most visited site and an important one in the Mayan World. | Among the State's archaeological sites are [[Edzna]], [[Calakmul]], the biggest Mayan city discovered so far, Becan, Santa Rosa Xtampak, Chicanna, Xpuhil, [[Jaina]] and El Hormiguero. [[Edzna]], discovered in 1906, is Campeche's most visited site and an important one in the Mayan World. | ||
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*[http://www.campeche.gob.mx/ Official Portal of the Government of the State of Campeche (Spanish)] | *[http://www.campeche.gob.mx/ Official Portal of the Government of the State of Campeche (Spanish)] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:07, July 28, 2016
Campeche is a Mexican state in the South-East of Mexico, in the Yucatán Peninsula. It borders the States of Yucatán (NE), Quintana Roo (E), and Tabasco (SW); it also borders Guatemala (S), Belize (SE), and the Gulf of Mexico (W).
Cities and towns
- Campeche City
- Calkiní
- Candelaria
- Champotón
- Ciudad del Carmen
- Dzitbalché
- Escárcega
- Hecelchakán
- Hopelchén
- Tenabo
- Xpuhil
Mayan ruins
Among the State's archaeological sites are Edzna, Calakmul, the biggest Mayan city discovered so far, Becan, Santa Rosa Xtampak, Chicanna, Xpuhil, Jaina and El Hormiguero. Edzna, discovered in 1906, is Campeche's most visited site and an important one in the Mayan World.
Gastronomy
Campeche State has a very rich culinary tradition. The food includes coconut shrimp, bread of dogfish, octopus cocktail, shellfish, red snapper and garlic shrimp.
Handicrafts
Made of:
Tortoiseshell
Palm of Jipi
Wood
Shells
Clay and porcelains ceramic
Embroidered clothes
Gold and silver jewelry
See also
External links
