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The peaceful retreat on the beach of the Gulf of Mexico, some 35kms south of the city of San Francisco de Campeche, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. One hour drive from the pre-Hispanic Edzna ruins. The atmosphere is intimate and casual. The inhouse restaurant serves fresh fish, shrimp and ceviche. There’s also a pool to complete the perfect beach experience.
Large, modern rooms with sea-view , enjoy the spectacular sunset. The ideal place if you like to have a rest during your Yucatan tour, visit the Edzna Ruins, the town of Campeche, the fisher village of Champoton or the mangroves on the Gulf Coast. |
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Edzna Ruins
This Mayan city was founded around 600 to 300 BC as a small agricultural community. As the years passed it became an important economical, political and religious entity. Edzna reached its most important era between 600 and 900 AD as a grand regional capital. Over the years, an important hydraulic system of aqueducts, holding tanks, and canals were developed, allowing Edzna to be independent as they had water, the most important resource for continuation of civilization. Located 37 miles from Campeche, the translation of the name Edzna has caused quite a bit of controversy over the years.
Some scholars think it means House of the Itzaes (a group of Indians), others think it is House of Echoes, while others believe it is House of Gestures. Whatever it is, this is Campeche's most visited site and an important one in the Mayan World. Structures include the buildings to the north of the Plaza, Nohochna, and buildings to the south of the Plaza, as well as the Ball Park, the Small Acropolis, the Grand Acropolis, and the Old Bewitched Lady.
Edzna was discovered in 1906, but no one returned until 1927, and it has just recently undergone study and restoration.
Mangroves
All along the Yucatecan coast of the Gulf of Mexico, you will find beaches, lazy beach towns, delicious restaurants. You will appreciation and love the natural resources of the area - the mangroves, the gulf waters, and all the beautiful birds.
Campeche
The city retains many of the old colonial Spanish city walls and fortifications which protected the city (not always successfully) from pirates and buccaneers. The state of preservation and quality of its architecture earned it the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Campeche used to be the principal town of the Mayan province of Ah Kin Pech, which means "serpent tick" and which was founded around the 3rd century A.D. It was fairly unknown to the Western world until, on March 22, 1517. Spanish soldiers commanded by Francisco Hernandez de Cordova reached the village of Kin Pech to replenish their water supply.
The Fort of San Miguel el Alto
This is a second fort that was part of the outer defense system. In 1762 when there was a lull in the pirate attacks, this fort was built to protect the Campechan port against the greatest naval power on earth: England. Today the fort hosts a nice exposition of "Boats and Arms".
Museum hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Single Room/Breakfast: usd 80.- Double Room/Breakfast: usd 45.- p.P. and Triple Room/Breakfast: usd 40.- p.P.
please ask here for a quote,
please specifiy: dates of stay, number of person.
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