Zona Centro Travel Guide
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.
Sea Gate
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.
Things to do
Campeche: Highlights, Museums and Downtown Tour
Getting to know the cultural heritage of Campeche on a walking tour
Daylight Tour to the City of Campeche with Guide
Top hotels in Zona Centro
Hotel Plaza Campeche
Hotel staff was very friendly and the hotel is very charm capturing the essence of the city of Campeche
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025
Hotel Misión Campeche
Our stay at this hotel was, for the most part, excellent. The staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful, the room was spotless, and the bed was very comfortable. The location was also perfect for what we had planned. We would have given this a five-star review, but the room was missing a refrigerator ...
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
H177 Hotel
Cerca de los lugares turísticos
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025
Hotel Boutique Casa Jade
I had an apartment which was very nice. You can see the cathedral from the upstairs pool. Unfortunately i was only there for one day so didn't get to use the pools.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
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
Hotel Francis Drake
Excelente opción! Limpio, cama deliciosa, cuarto super grande, desayuno delicioso y abundante, es más que un desayuno americano. Con gusto volveré a este hotel. Ampliamente recomendado.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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.
