Our friend Rosa was in town on her birthday. What better way to celebrate than to head to lunch in Campeche.
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Founded in 1540 by Spanish conquistadores, Campeche is full of history. The historic center is surrounded by a heavy stone wall, interrupted occasionally by the various forts that once protected the city from the English, Dutch and an endless string of pirates.
Due to its historic importance, it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic center has been fully restored and now features picture-perfect streetscapes.
Everywhere you turn, it’s wall to wall color.
Like elsewhere in the tropics, when it rains, it rains hard and the streets fill with water. Luckily, the sidewalks are two feet above street level so you can still get around (albiet on foot and only along the length of your block)
Tetris anyone?
Best of all, the city lies on the gulf of Mexico, with stunning vistas of endless aquamarine. (Translation: There was no shade on the beach, so we stuck to the cooler shady streets before giving up in favor of lunch)
