Zona Centro
Campeche





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Popular places to visit

Campeche Cathedral
Join Campeche’s devout residents as they attend Mass at this grand place of worship, which takes pride of place in the heart of the old town.

Bastion of San Francisco
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.

Puerta de Tierra
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.

Calle 59
You can learn about the history of Campeche when you stop by Calle 59. Stroll along this culturally rich area's seaside or simply enjoy its cafes.

Sculpture of Pedro Sainz de Baranda
Sword at the ready and face turned seaward, this statue depicts the heroic figure at the center of the Mexican fight for independence.

Baluarte de San Juan
Bring your camera to photograph some of Campeche’s finest views from atop the city’s smallest bastion before exploring the grizzly dungeon beneath it.
Things to do

Campeche: Highlights, Museums and Downtown Tour

Calakmul Ancient Maya City Tour From Xpujil

Cultural Tour of Kankí and Becal with Hecelchakán and Pomuch
Top hotels in Zona Centro

Hotel Katuxlan
"The staff was fantastic, the common areas were great and the location was perfect! The rooms were spacious but just ok."
Reviewed on 20 May, 2026

Hotel Plaza Campeche
"Well located hotel in Campeche. Nice pool to cool off in. Rooms are a bit dated and the mattress was hard but all in all a good stay."
Reviewed on 9 May, 2026

City Express by Marriott Campeche

Gamma Campeche Malecón
"The location is great, just between the Malećon and Puerta de Mar. It's not noisy at all but very walkable to the malećon and centro. The room is clean and spacious and you can store your luggage for free before your check-in time."
Reviewed on 26 Apr, 2025

Casa Don Gustavo Boutique Hotel
"This is a small 10 room hotel. Old Classic building. Our room was spatious, the bathroom as well. The service and the attention of the personnel were excellent. Parking was a couple of blocks away but we had excellent assistance. All in all we had good experience within the walled city. Short walk ..."
Reviewed on 25 May, 2026

Hotel Boutique Casa Lanz XVII
"Loacation is awesome just in the middle of the fort, walking distance from all attractions, the water taste really weird, get your own bottles, beside that the room was lovely, it looks pretty new, shower needs a pump, there is no cascade only a few drops"
Reviewed on 13 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Centro

Area Ah
If you're spending some time in Area Ah, Novia del Mar Monument and Galerías Campeche are top sights worth seeing.



