Ciudad Del Carmen The town takes its name from the July 16,
1717, day of the Virgen del Carmen, when the pirates were
defeated and expelled from the island of Don Alonso Felipe de
Andrade on the bridge of San Felipe. Is located southeast of the
Yucatan Peninsula in the west of the island of Carmen, which is
situated between the Gulf of Mexico and the lagoon of terms.
Stands out an important center of Mexican oil operations, which
remains in the Campeche area most important hydrocarbon
exploitation of Mexico. Also, is located in a region southeast
of the country with greater tourist potential to have important
natural attractions. The population of Ciudad Del Carmen in 2005
was 154,197 inhabitants. the city grew by 28,173 inhabitants,
representing 4.1 percent annual average. The dishes are made
with seafood. Are typical appetizers like shrimp, panuchos,
salbutes and also the fried fish and seafood broth.