What is going on in the Campeche real estate market or maybe we should back up one and ask, Where is Campeche? In the next several weeks I will be reviewing and “discovering” this region of the Mexico real estate area located on the Yucatan Peninsula.

The Yucatan peninsula is made up of three states, Quintana Roo, Yucatan State, and Campeche. Quintana Roo sits along the Caribbean Side or the East side of the Peninsula. Yucatan sits on the northern part of the region bordering on the Gulf of Mexico and Campeche sits along the west side with it’s waterfront resting along the Gulf of Mexico as well. The entire population of the state is little less than one million people making it one of the smallest states of the Mexican republic.

The Campeche real estate market for non-Mexicans will most likely have attraction around the capital city which also holds the same name as the state, Campeche Campeche. The other markets of this state which will be of interest will be the Mexico beachfront properties, and possibly the city called Ciudad del Carmen not to be confused with Playa del Carmen of Quintana Roo. Ciudad del Carmen is the second largest city of this state and hosts many main offices for Pemex (Mexico’s oil extraction and distribution departments). Several smaller quiet fishing villages also seem to be attracting the interests of many people who are interested in retiring part time or full year in Mexico. Cheap Mexico real estate is what some people expect to find in Mexico and in the areas away from high tourist centers.

The state has an incredibly interesting history. The main Campeche real estate areas have many areas of interests to visit. The area has many ancient pre-hispanic ruins. Ezdna, Calakmul, Chicanna, Becan, Xpujil, Hormiguero, Balamku are various pyramids and sites that attract tourists from all around the world. In the capital of Campeche, during the 1600’s pirates were attacking all the coastline and an important fort was established in the city. This fort and the protecting walls of the city still remain and have given the colonial city a unique character not found in any other city of Mexico. Sam’s Club, Mega Comercial Mexicana, Bodega Aurrera and various shopping centers exist in the city along with several hospitals.

If you have any specific questions regarding this real estate region, feel free to write or call so that we can research during our discovery steps.

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Thomas Lloyd, graduated from Purdue University Krannert School of Management with a degree in Management/Financial Option Investments. He has been living, investing, and working professionally in Mexico for over 15 years.  Mexico Real Estate Degree & Professional Identificacion Number S.E.P. #5978657. He is the current president of TOPmexicorealestate