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Merida

Yucatán's capital, Mérida, is steeped in colonial and Mayan history and is a thriving metropolis today. Plaza de la Independencia is the heart of the city, surrounded by the colonial Mérida Cathedral and the Iglesia de la Tercera Orden, both of which were constructed around ruins from ancient Mayan temples. The 16th-century palace Casa de Montejo is a remarkable example of the colonial plateresque style.

A guitarist performing Trova Yucateca at Mérida's annual Trova festival.

How Danzón and Bolero Bring Latin Flavor to Mexico

Discover the rich history of Danzón and Bolero, two musical genres that originated in Cuba and gained immense popularity in Mexico. Learn about the Trova Yucateca and Mérida's free nightly cultural events.

Relax in style with a handmade hammock.

Mérida: Your One-Stop Shop for the Best Quality and Prices in Yucatán

Discover shopping in Mérida in the Yucatán. Find the best quality and prices in hammocks, guayaberas, Panama hats, and Yucatecan huipiles.

Chichen Itza is one of the main archaeological sites of the Yucatan Peninsula, a vestige of the Mayan civilization.

"The Greeks of America": A Journey to the Yucatan Peninsula

Learn more about the Yucatan pyramids of Kukulcan in Chichen Itza, one of the Wonders of the World, and the Pyramid of the Soothsayer in Uxmal. Also the city of Merida and the Magic town of Valladolid.

Tourists can be seen touring the ancient Mayan Route ruins on foot.

Mayan Route: A Unique Journey of Ancient Maya Culture

Introduction to the Mayan Route. Find out about the right season, how to get there and get around, lodging, food, and more practical tips.

These are the states that make up the Mayan Route in Mexico

These are the states that make up the Mayan Route in Mexico

These are the states that the classic Mayan Route crosses, as well as information about the countries and possible alternative itineraries.

A couple walking down the street during festivities in Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico.

Changing Character of a Provincial City: Merida, Mexico

Densely wooded and full of green spaces, Mérida keeps memories of its colonial past and other periods of its long history, which give it a stately image, with a character different from other provincial cities in Mexico.