GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Bay of Campeche
The Bay of Campeche forms the southwestern part of the Gulf of Mexico off southeastern Mexico. It lies west of the Yucatán Peninsula and connects coastal sedimentary basins with important offshore petroleum fields.
Fast Facts
- It is part of the Atlantic-connected Gulf of Mexico.
- The Yucatán Peninsula lies to the east and southeast.
- Mexico’s offshore petroleum activity is associated with sedimentary rocks beneath the shelf.
Connected lessons
- Bay of CampecheMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Gulf of MexicoRelated places
- Yucatán PeninsulaRelated places
- Gulf of CaliforniaRelated places