It is the capital and most populated city of the state of Yucatán. It was founded in 1542 by Francisco de Montejo on the remains of a Mayan city and was named in honor of the city of Mérida in Spain. It is considered one of the cities with the best quality of life in the country and one of the safest on the continent. It is the headquarters of most of the public organizations, agencies and secretariats of the Government of Yucatán. Its historical heritage is the product of the mixture of Mayan, Spanish and African cultures during the colonial era, later influenced by other cultures. Thanks to its rich cultural heritage, it was the first city to be named American Capital of Culture. On the other hand, its historic center is the third largest on the continent after Mexico City and Havana in Cuba. It was declared a National Heritage Site in 1986 and the area includes a notable monumental and architectural heritage from the 16th to 19th centuries.

Programs at Merida, Mexico

Mexican Express

12 nights2643 €per person

Ancient civilizations of Mexico

This program presents us with a melting pot of cultures, ancient civilizations of Mexico that are still alive thanks to their customs and traditions that are passed down from generation
16 nights3283 €per person

Archaeological Mexico

14 nights

Mayan Land

10 nights

Mayan Mexico

9 nights

What to see in Merida, Mexico?

Cathedral of Saint Ildefonso

Located in front of the Plaza Grande and built with stones from adjacent Mayan ruins, it is considered the oldest in America built on dry land, in the Renaissance, Mannerist (subjective and abstract style), and Herrerian style. On the façade there is the central door or “Door of Forgiveness”, flanked by the sculptures of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Inside, there is the Christ of Unity, almost 8 meters long, carved from birch wood and placed on a 12-meter mahogany cross, also considered the largest in America made of wood.

Government Palace, Merida (Mexico)

It is a historical and tourist building inaugurated on September 15, 1892. Inside you can find a replica of the Dolores bell and different murals by Fernando Castro Pacheco that narrate the history of Yucatán and are found in the cube of the staircase, galleries and the history room. In the portrait room, there are 8 canvases of characters of historical importance in Mexico painted by the same master.
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