The Historical Center

The Historical Center of Campeche was designed in the Renaissance stile of a “chess board” in accordance to the specifications of the Spanish Crown. On the square closest to the sea the central park was built and main town square.

Though it was built for the people of the community, this square was used by the town elite, Spanish royalty and political authority for parties and ceremonies. The buildings enclosing the square were used for the government offices, The Cathedral, Navy offices, Customs and the most influent conquistadors' houses.