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It is the third-largest community in the state, behind Campeche City and [[Ciudad del Carmen]]. The Maya name Champotón means "Region of the Savanna". | It is the third-largest community in the state, behind Campeche City and [[Ciudad del Carmen]]. The Maya name Champotón means "Region of the Savanna". | ||
| − | The famous battle "Mala Pelea" occurred here in 1517 when Spanish Hernández de Córdoba was rejected by the Mayas. | + | The famous battle "De la Mala Pelea" ("Bay of the Bad Fight") occurred here in 1517 when Spanish Hernández de Córdoba was rejected by the Mayas. |
Champoton's actual economy is fishing and cultivation of coconut, sugar cane, corn and bean. | Champoton's actual economy is fishing and cultivation of coconut, sugar cane, corn and bean. | ||
Revision as of 21:31, April 25, 2007
Champotón is a city in the state of Campeche, Mexico. It is the third-largest community in the state, behind Campeche City and Ciudad del Carmen. The Maya name Champotón means "Region of the Savanna".
The famous battle "De la Mala Pelea" ("Bay of the Bad Fight") occurred here in 1517 when Spanish Hernández de Córdoba was rejected by the Mayas.
Champoton's actual economy is fishing and cultivation of coconut, sugar cane, corn and bean.
Here one may find seafood restaurants usually located by the beach.