Where to Go / What to Do in Campeche

HISTORIC CENTER OF CAMPECHE
The walled city of Campeche was declared World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1999, thanks to the intense restoration work carried out by the State’s Government. Today, the beautiful colonial buildings of the Cathedral Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción, the former Temple of San Jose, Mansión Carvajal, Casa de la Cultura and Casa de las Artesanías are safeguarded by the beautiful buttresses (vigilance towers) of San Juan, Santiago, San Miguel, la Soledad, San Carlos, Santa Rosa, San Francisco, San Pedro and San Jose and the Puerta de Tierra and Puerta de Mar.

The historic attacks the dwellers of Campeche had against European pirates are recreated in an admirable show at the Puerta de Tierra.

EL LUGAR DEL SOL
Beautiful lightshow inside the Baluarte de San Jose El Alto, narrating the story of the foundation of walled city of Campeche. Presentations every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 20:00 between 59 and 18 streets.

POPULAR FESTIVALS
Every Saturday and Sunday night there is a perfect excuse for visiting the City’s Historic Center to enjoy this Campeche style musical folklore event.