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Summary Mérida Itinerary – Days 1 to 4 Chichen Itza – Day 4 Cancún Itinerary – Days 5 to 7 Situated between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, the Yucatan Peninsula comprises the Mexican states of Yucatan, Campeche, and Quintana Roo. With world-famous archaeological sites, enchanting colonial cities, romantic haciendas and resorts, beautiful…
1. Overview of Mérida Mérida is the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan, known for its colonial charm and rich Mayan heritage. 2. History of Mérida Founded in 1542 by Spaniard Francisco de Montejo, Mérida was constructed over the ancient Maya city of T’Ho. The city showcases remnants of its Mayan past, particularly in…
Summary Visit the Roman Ruins How to Get to Mérida When to Visit Number of Days to Spend in Mérida Five Things to Do in Mérida Explore the Impressive Roman Ruins of Mérida, Spain The Roman Amphitheater in Mérida, Spain. Photo: Image: Damian Corrigan Visit the Roman Ruins Mérida may be small and house a…
Now that Cancun and its neighboring cities are drawing an international party crowd, travelers are looking inland. Mérida — the capital of Mexico’s Yucatán state, a half-hour drive inland from the country’s Gulf coast — has long been a destination for Mexican travelers. This safe, tranquil city has an intoxicating mix of cultures and a…
Mérida, the capital of the state of Yucatán in the south of Mexico, is a city set to music. Stroll through Plaza Grande on a Friday night and you’ll see local grupos jamming, bare palms tapping African drums, instrument cases flung open so passersby can drop a few pesos. “Musicians here play from the heart,”…
Mérida is one of Mexico’s finest cities. Steeped in approximately 400 years of history – with stunning architecture and leafy plazas to match – the city serves as the cultural hub of the Yucatán Peninsula. Mérida is home to the region’s top museums and restaurants, bustling markets, and a vibrant nightlife. Each day, visitors and…
Being inland, Mérida’s prices are relatively affordable year-round © Esdelval / Getty Images Boasting impressive architecture and charming streets packed with delights at every turn, Mérida is renowned as the cultural highlight of the Yucatán Peninsula. If you’re in search of excellent museums, a thriving live music scene, and mouth-watering local cuisine, start planning your…