(^32) Maxcanu - Campeche - 122km
Between Maxcanu and Campeche were a whole host of villages, all
revealing typical Mexican central plazas, a church, a municipal
building, and the ever-present statue. We biked past Becal, home of
the Panama Hat; even the central fountain was shaped like gigantic
concrete hats. Caught in the rain, made it a sopping-wet arrival in
Campeche.
Campeche had an old Historical Centre that came as a pleasant
surprise. The pastel-coloured houses, narrow cobblestone streets and
fortified walls were beautifully restored. Many of the old city walls,
which protected the town from pirates, still existed and, at the time
of our visit, Campeche was a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Staying
the next day to explore the old town was easy.
As usual, I searched the municipal market and loved the light, smells,
interesting people, and chaos. I could saunter around for hours on
end. The day flew by meandering the colourful streets and pedestrian
lanes, past old plazas offering fascinating and gorgeous churches,
and down narrow roads sporting interesting sculptures.
leana
(Leana)
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