San Francisco de Campeche

The city extends along the Bay of Campeche with stone fortifications, military bastions, and a grid pattern of streets around the central Plaza de Armas.

Spanish conquistadors established the settlement in 1540 on the Maya city of Can Pech, constructing defensive walls between 1686 and 1704 against pirate attacks.

The central district contains religious buildings, public squares, and residential structures that demonstrate the fusion of Spanish and Maya architectural elements.

The municipal area maintains numerous museums, markets, and administrative offices within the fortified walls, connected by pedestrian-friendly streets and passages.

The preservation of complete hexagonal fortress walls with eight military bastions makes this Mexican Gulf Coast city different from other colonial settlements.

Location: Campeche Municipality

Inception: October 4, 1540

Website: https://municipiocampeche.gob.mx

GPS coordinates: 19.83812,-90.51983

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37