Campeche
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A stunning fortified historic center from the colonial era for this Caribbean port. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Overview of Campeche

This port city boasts a stunning fortified historic center from the colonial era. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Key Facts

  • Type of place: city.
  • Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
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  • Local time: Heure : Campeche.
  • Population: 220,389 inhabitants (2012).
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  • Altitude: sea level.

History of Campeche

What to See and Do in Campeche

Ville coloniale fortifiée de Campeche, Campeche, Mexique
Fortified colonial city
Fortified in the 17th century to protect it from pirate attacks, the old town boasts a collection of beautiful period buildings that, like many others, have earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

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Fortified Colonial City of Campeche
★★ Fortified in the 17th century to protect it from pirate attacks, the old town boasts a collection of beautiful period buildings that, like…
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