Baluarte de Santiago, Campeche

The Baluarte de Santiago features solid stone walls with 30-meter faces and 15-meter flanks positioned along the city's fortification system.

Completed in 1704 as the last of eight bastions, this structure formed part of Campeche's defense system against frequent pirate attacks.

The structure bears the name of Saint James, patron saint of Spanish conquests, reflecting the deep colonial influence in Mexican military architecture.

The bastion contains a botanical garden called X'much Haltún, displaying regional flora including medicinal and edible plants for visitors to explore.

The current structure is a 1950s reconstruction that preserved only the original entrance gate while incorporating different architectural elements from its predecessor.

Location: San Francisco de Campeche

GPS coordinates: 19.84790,-90.53500

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39