Fort of San José el Alto
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Half-hidden by grassy slopes, this striking Spanish colonial fort is now a museum of underwater archaeology in Campeche, Mexico.

📜 Spanish colonial fort, now a museum of underwater archaeology, unique in Latin America.
🔍 UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.

Why Go

🌊 Explore a unique underwater archaeology collection
🏰 Discover historic 18th-century fort architecture
🔭 Enjoy panoramic views of the Bay of Campeche
🛡️ See historical weapons and ship models

Why Avoid

🚶 Uphill walk to reach (about an hour), consider a taxi

Tips

⏰ Arrive one hour before closing for a full visit
🆓 Sundays free for Mexican citizens, students, teachers, seniors, and children under 13 🚗 Taxi recommended from city center due to uphill walk

Cost

💰 Nationals 80 MXN, foreigners 145 MXN. Visits outside normal hours 730 MXN.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Other

🚭 No smoking
🍔 No food allowed
🐾 Pets not allowed

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