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The city of Campeche has a diverse set of historic gems to share with its visitors. Founded in 1540 on a former Mayan trading village, Campeche was the Yucatan Peninsula's main port. Due to the frequent pirate attacks, a set of defensive walls and fortifications surrounding the entire city was built to protect its people. You can see the beauty and magic of the city's colonial buildings, the many archaeological sites nearby, and its natural wonders. |
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| ESSENCE OF THE AREA |
| Named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, Campeche is a captivating city full of history. It is a modern city that has strong commitment is preserving its colonial structures and nearby archaeological sites. In addition, Campeche still maintains the laid back tempo of old times.
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| RECOMMENDED STAY |
| You will need to spend at least 2 days in Campeche to fully enjoy its many attractions.
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| MUST SEE |
| Baluarte de Nuestra Sra. de la Soledad, Baluarte de San Carlos, Baluarte de San Francisco, Baluarte de San Juan, Baluarte de San Pedro, Baluarte de Santiago, Biblioteca Campeche, Casa Natal Don Pedro Sainz de Barranda, Casa #6, Casa Teniente del Rey, El Polvorin, Ex-Templo de San Jose, Fuerte de San Jose el Alto, Fuerte de San Miguel, Iglesia de Guadalupe, Iglesia de San Francisco, Iglesia de San Roman, Instituto Campechano, Cathedral, Malencon, Mansion Carvajal, Palacio Municipal, Plaza de la Independencia, Plaza del Patrimonio Mundial, Puerta del Mar, Puerta de Tierra, Edzna, Chicanna, Xpujil, Calakmul, Becan.
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| DRIVING DISTANCES AND TIMES |
From Campeche to: |
Distance in Kilometers: |
Journey: |
| Mérida |
177 km |
2.5 hours |
| Mexico City |
1155 km |
16 hours |
| Oaxaca |
996 km |
20 hours |
| Palenque |
365 km |
5 hours |
| Villahermosa |
387 km |
6 hours |
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