Description: Campeche, “Mexico’s Hidden Treasure,” is a territory for lovers of nature, archaeology, colonial art and popular culture.

This state saw the flowering of one of the ancient world’s most important civilizations: Maya culture. The vestiges of numerous cities of the Pre-Classic and Classic periods arouse enormous admiration today. You can visit Edzná, Calakmul, Becán, Santa Rosa Xtampac, Hormiguero, Chicanná, magnificent works that also represent the four most significant styles of Maya architecture: Río Bec, Chenes, Puuc and Petén.

The historical center of the City of Campeche (World Heritage Site), founded in 1540, offers a wide variety of religious buildings of the Vice-regal period, historical monuments and an impressive system of fortifications, an example of 17th and 18th century Spanish military architecture. These structures formed part of the comprehensive defensive system for protection against pirate attacks.

The state of Campeche also has a popular culture that comes to light in its music, dances, fiestas, crafts and culinary arts.

Available in: Spanish and English.