Easter Holidays Boost Campeche Tourism with Over 65% Hotel Occupancy

The Easter holiday season brought a surge of visitors to Campeche, with hotel occupancy surpassing 65% during the first week of vacation, according to Mauricio Arceo Piña, head of the State Tourism Secretariat (Sectur). The San Francisco Campeche Station of the Mayan Train also reported significant traffic, reflecting the influx of tourists. Arceo Piña highlighted […]

Easter Brings Tourists and Economic Boost to Campeche

The Easter holiday season has arrived in Campeche, with the capital’s Tourism Secretariat expecting a significant influx of visitors. According to Mauricio Arceo Piña, head of the secretariat, approximately 12,500 tourists from various states and countries are projected to arrive in Campeche during this period. The economic impact is estimated at around 30 million pesos […]

Pemex Crisis Wreaks Havoc on Campeche Economy

The once-thriving oil capital of Mexico, Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, is struggling to stay afloat due to the persistent decline in crude oil production caused by the operational and financial woes of state-owned Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex). Gonzalo Hernández Pérez, president of the Campeche Energy Cluster and vice president of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE) of […]

CAMPECHE, IN CRISIS DUE TO DEFORESTATION: IT LOSES MORE THAN 26,000 HECTARES A YEAR, THEY WARN

Campeche is facing a severe environmental crisis due to the accelerated loss of jungles and forests, warned Luis Antonio Martínez Yáñez, director of Sustainable Forest Development at the Ministry of Environment, Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Energy (Semabicce). According to the most recent data, the annual deforestation rate already exceeds 26,000 hectares, an alarming figure compared […]

Perception of insecurity in Campeche is increasing

The perception of insecurity in Campeche has been increasing, according to data from the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System (SESNSP), which reveals an increase in crime rates between January and February of this year. This trend aligns with the September 2024 National Survey on Victimization and Perception of Public Security (ENVIPE), which […]

Pack of dogs in the historic center

A pack of 20 dogs surprised and caught the attention of residents strolling through the center of Campeche’s capital, as the canines decided to protect themselves from the intense temperatures and rays of the sun, right in front of the onlookers. The pack of dogs took refuge from the harsh temperatures in the Plaza de […]

Campeche Prioritizes Road Reconstruction to Boost Connectivity and Economic Growth

The government of Campeche is intensifying efforts to rebuild roads in poor condition, with a strong emphasis on improving infrastructure, enhancing security, and fostering economic development. Governor Layda Sansores San Román outlined these priorities during her “Tuesday of the Jaguar” program, underscoring the state’s progress in becoming an attractive destination for investment. A key focus […]