Campeche Historical Pictures

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Take a trip to the ruins of an ancient Mayan temple complex and walk around palace grounds and structures designed to greet the morning sun.

Marvel at the architectural achievements of the Mayans at this fascinating museum, which houses finds unearthed at Campeche’s most significant archaeological sites.

Get off the tourist trail in this immaculately preserved colonial city, which boasts picturesque cobbled streets, grand fortifications and plenty of personality.

Take a trip to the ruins of an ancient Mayan temple complex and walk around palace grounds and structures designed to greet the morning sun.

Experience the laid-back lifestyle of this pastoral region on the Yucatán Peninsula and learn about Maya heritage and colonial landmarks.

Learn the history of Campeche as you explore one of its last remaining bastions and be wowed by the vast sound and light show which plays out on its walls.

Travel just outside of the city center to explore one of Campeche’s largest colonial forts and the impressive museum housed within it.

Travel just outside of the city center to explore one of Campeche’s largest colonial forts and the impressive museum housed within it.

The only access point for seafarers to reach the walled city of Campeche was via this tall stone gateway. It has stood sentry over the city since the 1600s.

What once protected Campeche from plundering pirates in the 17th century today provides awe-inspiring vantage points across the city.

Travel just outside of the city center to explore one of Campeche’s largest colonial forts and the impressive museum housed within it.

Get a glimpse of what Campeche was like in centuries gone by when you visit this 18th-century city gate, now the site of a dramatic light-and-sound show.

Take a trip to the ruins of an ancient Mayan temple complex and walk around palace grounds and structures designed to greet the morning sun.

Learn the history of Campeche as you explore one of its last remaining bastions and be wowed by the vast sound and light show which plays out on its walls.

What once protected Campeche from plundering pirates in the 17th century today provides awe-inspiring vantage points across the city.

Marvel at the architectural achievements of the Mayans at this fascinating museum, which houses finds unearthed at Campeche’s most significant archaeological sites.

Marvel at the architectural achievements of the Mayans at this fascinating museum, which houses finds unearthed at Campeche’s most significant archaeological sites.

Travel just outside of the city center to explore one of Campeche’s largest colonial forts and the impressive museum housed within it.

Marvel at the architectural achievements of the Mayans at this fascinating museum, which houses finds unearthed at Campeche’s most significant archaeological sites.

Marvel at the architectural achievements of the Mayans at this fascinating museum, which houses finds unearthed at Campeche’s most significant archaeological sites.

Take a trip to the ruins of an ancient Mayan temple complex and walk around palace grounds and structures designed to greet the morning sun.

Get a glimpse of what Campeche was like in centuries gone by when you visit this 18th-century city gate, now the site of a dramatic light-and-sound show.