We left
Veracruz heading south on Ruta 180 to
Villahermosa, Tabasco. We thought we were making progress in our journey down the east coast of Mexico; so we decided to take the coastal route instead of the tolled highway. Well, guess what it took much longer than anticipated. Here are a few photos from Ruta 180.
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| Ruta 180, south of Veracruz © Spaswinefood |
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| Ruta 180, south of Veracruz © Spaswinefood |
Villahermosa
Because the drive on Ruta 180 took much longer than expected when we arrived in Villahermosa after a long day on the road. Needless to say, we headed in the direction of the hotel zone to secure a room for the night. Arriving in a busy new city at the end of the day requires maximum attention. Fortunately, we saw the sign for
Best Western Maya before I drove by. When you pull into the parking lot, from a six lane city boulevard at the end of the day, it is a really good feeling.
We did not bother to look for a place to dine and took dinner at the Best Western restaurant.
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| Camarones at Best Western Maya Restaurant © Spaswinefood |
I know we had margaritas but I did not take a photo this time.
We made an early departure next day for
Campeche, in the state of Campeche. It was a pleasant drive to Campeche. During the drive from Villahermosa to Campeche I took the following photos:
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| South to Campeche © Spaswinefood |
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| South to Campeche © Spaswinefood |
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| Just north of Campeche © Spaswinefood |
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| Approaching Campeche © Spaswinefood |
Campeche
We stayed at the
Ocean View Hotel, Campeche. We were given a number of diner recommendations for Campeche's historic old town. We decided on
Restaurante Marganzo.
We started with margaritas.
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| Una margarita © Spaswinefood |
They served a complimentary appetizer.
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| Appetizer © Spaswinefood |
We started dinner with a fish cocktail and a beet salad.
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| Cóctel de Mariscos © Spaswinefood |
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| Ensalada Remolacha © Spaswinefood |
The entrees were tacos and pulpo dishes.
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| Egg Tacos with pumpkin seeds © Spaswinefood |
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| Pulpo © Spaswinefood |
At the end they served compliments of the house a tamarindo drink.
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Tamarindo with chile © Spaswinefood
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I took the following photos of Campeche's historic old town:
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| Outside the historic center © Spaswinefood |
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| Outside the historic center © Spaswinefood |
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| Central Plaza © Spaswinefood |
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| Orchestra playing in the Central Plaza © Spaswinefood |
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| View of Central Plaza © Spaswinefood |
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| Central Plaza © Spaswinefood |
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| Fountain with light and music in historic old town © Spaswinefood |
After a beautiful evening in Campeche next day we were onto Merida. The beautiful city of Campeche is well worth a visit.
I invite you to join me in my travels through Mexico in search of the best in Spaswinefood.
Sharon
November 2011
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
© Spaswinefood
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