Named by UNESCO as a Cultural Capital, Merida is celebrating by instituting traditional events in the Historic Centro.

Merida has open markets, street festivals and live music and entertainment at different neighborhood parks every night of the week.  On weekends, visitors can try salsa dancing or enjoy their dinner and music right on the streets, where some areas of El Centro are blocked off from local traffic. For the romantics, there are horse-and-buggy rides down the beautiful and historic Paseo Montejo, or for those who choose to enjoy the sights on their own steam, bicycle rentals. Merida has excellent restaurants, theatres, museums, and art galleries, all within walking distance in El Centro.

Merida is located just 30 kilometers south of the Gulf Coast. Day trips are easily possible both to the Yucatan Gulf Coast or into the center of the Yucatan Peninsula to explore other colonial cities, cenotes or ancient Mayan ruins.

See maps of Merida and Yucatan here.

Merida offers a rich history with many cultural & geological places of interest. Below we’ve brought together various links that provide a good example of the many discoveries you’ll find in and around Merida.