| Keyword |
Description |
| Walled city |
A city surrounded by strong walls for protection |
| Bougainvillea |
A bright, pretty flower growing on balconies and gardens |
| Malecón |
A walkway along the water where people stroll and enjoy the view |
Campeche is a special place on the Yucatán Peninsula. While many tourists visit Cancún or Tulum every year, not many know about Campeche. This city feels like a dream because of its pastel-colored colonial houses, cobblestone streets, and balconies filled with bright bougainvillea flowers. Unlike bigger cities, Campeche is relaxed and peaceful. Its old stone walls were built a long time ago to protect it from pirates, making it the only walled city in Mexico. Walking here feels like stepping into the past, with colorful buildings and lively plazas where people meet to talk and laugh.
Campeche is often compared to Cartagena in Colombia, another famous colonial port city. Both have strong walls, beautiful old towns, and historic centers full of neat churches and monuments. However, Campeche is much quieter. In Cartagena, horse carriages and crowds fill the streets. In Campeche, you are more likely to see locals smiling and enjoying their day, without many tourists around. Thanks to the new Tren Maya train, it is now easier to visit Campeche and explore its streets with calm and curiosity.
There is a lot to see in Campeche. Visitors love to walk along the malecón, the city's waterfront path, especially at sunset when the sky turns golden over the Gulf of Mexico. The San Miguel Fort and Calle 59 are great spots to learn about history and try local food. If the weather is hot, people can go to nearby beaches like Playa Bonita to swim and relax. Campeche shows us that sometimes the best treasures are hidden, waiting for us to find them.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English |
Spanish |
| Pirates |
Piratas |
| Compared |
Comparado |
| Treasure |
Tesoro |
Time to discuss
- Why do you think Campeche is quieter than other cities?
- How do the city's walls make Campeche unique?
- What would you want to do first if you visited Campeche?
Let's write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph:
- Describe what a perfect day in Campeche would look like.
- Imagine you are a travel guide. How would you convince others to visit Campeche?
