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Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico

Ciudad del Carmen, MexicoCiudad del Carmen was founded in the pre-Hispanic era and from the beginning it was an important trading spot for the Aztec and Maya cultures. Later on, during the 16th to 18th centuries, when the City of Campeche turned into the main port of maritime commerce between Spain and New Spain, Ciudad del Carmen was occupied by pirates and used as a strategic point for repairing ships and planning attacks against Spanish galleons and the recently-founded neighboring cities.

Carmen, as it is called by its inhabitants, is a coastal city located in the southeast of the state of Campeche, on the southern tip of Isla del Carmen. The city got its current name on July 16, 1717, in honor of the Virgin of Carmen (who is believed to be the protector of the island), when the Spanish forces, commandeered by Alonso Felipe de Andrade, got the pirates off the island and took back the city after a long period of occupation. Ever since then, at the end of July, Ciudad del Carmen turns into the very center of the region's social, cultural and religious festivities, in a typical town fair that celebrates the island's patron saint, the Virgin of Carmen.

During your Ciudad del Carmen vacation this beautiful and tranquil tourist destination offers you interesting activities for you to experience. The green area that surrounds Terminos Lagoon and the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve are amazing jungles, great for ecotourism. The white sandy beaches with their calm waters, mostly surrounded by mangroves (where diverse marine species inhabit, such as reptiles, birds and mammals), are perfect for any kind of water sports. Finally, the visit to the impressive archeological zones is an experience you cannot miss.

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Eurohotel, Ciudad del CarmenEurohotel
Eurohotel is a property that features architecture of Mediterranean style, granite structures and comfortable facilities.
RM, RO Ciudad del Carmen
Hacienda Real, Ciudad del CarmenHacienda Real  
Ever since the year 2000, Hacienda Real hotel has been a great choice to stay during your visit to Ciudad del Carmen
RO Ciudad del Carmen