The historical center is encircled by walls.

Founded 1540 as San Francisco de Campeche.

Puerta de Tierra - the land gate.

Colorful Calle 59.





Calle 12.

Calle 10.

Maya museum inside Baluarte de la Soledad.

Puuc style wall motif.

Stelae from around 800 AD.

Lord Dog of Itzimte dated 910 AD.

Story stelae from Dzibilnocac dated 731 AD.



A bird man.



Stelae from Xcocha from around 750 AD.

Ruler in elaborate bird headdress.

Original red paint on stucco.

Jade jewelery fit for a king.

The crown jewel.

Jade mask from Calakmul.

Top of museum.



Calle 57.

Plaza de la Independencia.

Catedral de Campeche.











Bronze model with defensive towers.



Puerta de Mar - the sea gate.



Piracy was big in Campeche Bay.



El Malecon.

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