CIUDAD DEL CARMEN , the only town of any size on the 35-kilometre-long Isla del Carmen, doesn't merit a special trip except perhaps during its lively fiesta in July. It's not unpleasant, but it's hot and crowded and has much less historical atmosphere than Campeche. The conquistadors landed here in 1518, but the first settlers were pirates in 1633. Nowadays it's home to a fishing fleet, catching, among other things, giant prawns for export. The oil boom has created new industries and forced prices up, so you won't find any accommodation bargains here. The town's environs also suffer … more »
Ciudad Del Carmen Airport connects with 4 cities nonstop.Ciudad Del Carmen... more »
Ciudad del Carmen is a city in the south west of the state of Campeche... more »