Fort of San Miguel, Campeche
Situated on the "Buena Vista" hill, leeward of the city, covering an area of 3,858 meters square. It was built towards the end of the 18th century when the English, having occupied Florida and what is now Belize, became concerned that they would be occupied by peninsular lands. The attack never came, however it was tested fifty years later when General Santa Ana Campeche used it as his headquarters in 1842 during his attack on Campeche. Its construction along with the Fort of San José, made it the best defence fortification in all of Latin America. Today it houses the Museum of Mayan Art with notable pieces such as Jade Masks from Calakmul. Equipped with a dry moat and working drawbridge, the fort itself is a thing of beauty. The roof deck, is ringed by 20 cannons, and affords wonderful harbor views, try to make it there for the susnet.
To get here take a bus or combi (minibus; marked ‘Lerma’) from the market. Ask the driver to let you off at the access road (just say 'Fuerte de San Miguel), then hike 300m up the hill. Taxis cost 40 pesos
The Cache is hidden near the Fort, just off a path in the trees.