Campeche is a typical example of a harbour town from the Spanish colonial period in the New World. The historic centre has kept its outer walls and system of fortifications, designed to defend this Caribbean port against attacks from the sea.
- Country
- Mexico
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Cultural
- Inscribed
- 1999
- UNESCO reference
- 895
- Area
- 181 ha
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