Campeche, Mexico - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Campeche, Mexico

Weather: Thunderstorms likely, 76/84F

Route: From Campeche 359 km NNE on 186 and 180 D.

Population: 220,389

Founded: 1540

Significance: The Spanish conquered the Mayan city of Can Peche and built the city of Campeche on its ruins.  It was the most important port city on the Yucatan Peninsula from the 16th to 19th centuries. It was a frequent target of pirates and the fortifications in the town were built starting in 1686 to defend against these attacks.

Places to visit: Catedral de Campeche, Museo Arquelogico de Campeche Fuerte de San Miguel, Iglesia de San Roman. 

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Colorful houses of Campech with Cathedral in the background (from inspiredbymaps.com)

The fort built in 1686 (from beyondtheordinary.co.uk)