Merida Mexico

The buildings of the Spanish Colonies in downtown area of Merida are mostly made of Maya stones that are carved since the days of ancient T’ho. The historical buildings of the city still stand testimony to the Colonial architectural patterns. Merida had always been a walled city which was meant to protect the residents of Peninsulare and Criollo from rebellions by the Mayas. The city of Merida is located close to the Tropic of Cancer and has a hot and humid climate. The rainy season mostly prevails from the month of June and throughout October this prevails in Merida.

Being the cultural center, Merida of Mexico features numerous tourist attractions which include museums, restaurants, movie theatres, art galleries, and shops as well. The range of picturesque colonial buildings and the lively cultural center of Merida make it one of the most happening tourist destinations for the glove trotters. The city of Merida also offers the interesting opportunity to visit the epicenter of the crater of Chicxulub and the tourists can enjoy the modern lifestyle running parallel to the antiquities of Merida. Food in Merida offers a unique flavor with a blend of Caribbean, Middle Eastern, European and Mexican cultures.

Tourist attractions in Merida of Mexico:
Have the journey of a lifetime, as the tourist attractions in Merida, gift you with an experience worth sharing with your loved ones. Even the historic church like Emita de Santa Isabel Church, is popular due to the exotic Maya statues located in the surrounding gardens. The Spaniards are credited with construction of Santa Lucia which is another popular church in the flourishing Merida city of Mexico and Parque Santa Lucia is famed for the lively concerts being organized on Thursdays. Templo de San Juan Bautista is another church with exclusive decoration. Parroquia de San Cristobal is another popular church in Merida. Pinacoteca Gamboa Guzman located near the Church of Jesus is famous for its collection of exquisite paintings, portraits belonging to the 19th and 20th

Downtown Merida

If you are more attached to the cultural sphere of a nation, then Plaza Mayor is the place for you. Being the cultural center of Merida, this place offers easy access to the important buildings in the town. Casa Montejo being one of the refined examples of the architecture of Spanish colonies, was built in 1549 and is a great treat for those who crave to know more about the architectural features.

The other attractions in Merida waiting to be explored are Archbishop’s Palace or Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Yucatan, Convento de las Monjas, Government Palace, Mérida Cathedral. The land of Yucatan with its capital city of Merida offers the tourists with the grand opportunity of exploring the untamed land of Merida and going for adventure tours with friends and loved ones. The untouched location of Yucatan Peninsula invites the tourists for a mysterious journey in to the unknown.

Hotels in Merida
While on a trip to Merida you will surely look for the best sources of accommodation and few of the popular hotels in Merida of Mexico feature the likes of, Hotel Medio Mundo, Casa del Balam, Fiesta Americana, Indigo Merida Hacienda Misne, Villa @ Merida, Hotel Hacienda Merida, Hyatt Regency Merida, Hotel Luz en Yucatan, Maya Yucatan, Cascadas de Merida B & B, Yucatan Vista Inn B & B, Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows. You can be rest assured to enjoy and relax amidst the range of luxury treatments you will receive in these hotels, and this will surely make your trip to Merida a memorable one.

A journey cannot start without the sources of transportation and flights are definitely the best means to reaching to Merida. Once you have reached Merida, touring within the city is made easier with the local transportation sources like bus, and taxis. The prime service providing transportation companies are, Unión de Camioneros de Yucatán (UCY), Alianza de de Camioneros de Yucatán (ACY), Rápidos de Mérida, y Minis 2000.

Go ahead and re-live your experiences of fun and fervor on your trip to Merida of Mexico it will be a lifetime experience for you.

Merida Cathedral in Yucatan Mexico

The guide who took us on a tour of this city told us that Spanish man named, Francisco de Montejo, founded the Merida, which is bustling with fashion and architecture. Prior to our visit to this exotic city, we were told that Merida, as a city has suffered a lot in terms of various conquests which were made over the city. Thus the city is characterized by a unique and contemporary society. However upon reaching the city, we were surprised to find out that the people here are extremely warm and friendly with a super low crime rate.

Some of the major attractions in this city are located near the arena of downtown area around the plaza. For a large number of people who do not speak Spanish, traveling via the public transport can be a bit of a hassle, we however chose to walk to most of the attractions which were situated at extremely close distance to each other in the area of downtown plaza. But walking to visit these attractions is not something I would personally suggest during the summer season, as Merida tends to get really hot during the afternoons in the summers.

One of the major attractions of Merida city is the Easter week. It is one of the best times to visit the city while Easter is being celebrated here with loads of enthusiasm. Easter week is popularly known as Semana Santa. The celebrations continue up to a period of two weeks, during which the natives and the tourists mix with each other in order to celebrate the spirit of Easter.

We were lucky enough to visit this Yucatan city during the Easter season. Yet another thing which we witnessed during the Easter celebrations was the gremios, which is basically a religious procession through the streets of Merida. Gremios is one event, which is marked by a lot of festivities, music, dance and pictures of religious saints being carried all over the city.

Merida Beaches

The beaches located at Merida are well marked by a large number of tourists who throng here with the large number of tourists. Though on a personal note, getting a suitable accommodation can be a bit of trouble for tourists who are out on a trip here on a limited budget. The hotels in the city of Merida are usually jam packed with bookings from tourists in advance, thus getting a suitable accommodation at the last moment can be a bit difficult.

Merida is a city, which is centrally located, and thus a practical choice for a large number of people who come to Mexico. Merida has a number of ecological wonders and other ruin sites of Mayan civilization, which continue to remain a favorite among the tourists as a must-visit place on their itinerary.

The traditional culture of this city is well represented in the social life of this city. We were surprised to see the traditional dance of Meridan culture being performed in the restaurants and shops here. Talking about the nightlife, Merida is one city, which remains abuzz with a large number of visitors in all its restaurants, and nightclubs which remain open all through the night.

Merida is characterized by its distinguished architecture, which is mainly inspired from Spanish colonial architectural designs. Most of the architecture was built during the fifteenth and sixteenth century but manages to draw inspiration and admiration from the tourists till date. A large number of buildings and monuments here are at least two centuries old, thus lending the entire city an old world charm.

Some other attraction located in Merida, which we happened to visit while on our vacation here, included the Canton Palace. Canton palace is among one of the major attractions located on the main avenue of Merida, the Paseo de Montejo. The architecture of this historical museum is exceptionally breathtaking, which was designed by an Italian architect named Enrico Deserti.

Apart from the distinguished architecture, Canton Palace is also famous for its extraordinary collection of archaeological specimens, which are considered priceless today. Most of the archaeological treasures, which are stored in the Canton Palace, belong to the pre-Columbian Mayan era.

Downtown Merida

Moving on to some of the other attractions in Merida, which as a tourist one can enjoy include the zone of the Markets, which deals in a large amount of exclusively regional carpets. Some of the most distinguished market zones include the Lucas de Galvez and the Portal de Granos.

Downtown Merida is immensely popular among the tourists. Tourists can savor some of the most local yet delicious cuisines which are served in the restaurants here, such as cochinita pibil and deer meat. Merida is a city, which is famous for its warm hospitality. The locals here are known for their strong traditions and cultural values.