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TOP SIGHTS IN MÉRIDA
Casa de las artesanías
In the House of Crafts you can admire and purchase objects made by artisans from Yucatán and other parts of the country.
It was inaugurated in 1978. Its commitment is to promote the work of artisans through support programs aimed at their social, economic, and productive development.
Location
Calle 63 Por 64 y 66 Centro, Mérida, Yuc.
Haciendas in Yucatán
Since the 16th century, haciendas in Yucatán operated as a feudal system.
They were efficient farms and manufacturing centers that produced meat and agricultural products for export. By the 19th century, most of them were producing henequen rope, a variety of agave cactus.
Mercado García Rejón
Initially, it was a sales square known as the "placita de verduras" (vegetable market).
It had two portals on its sides where vendors would set up, and in the center, vegetable sellers would be outdoors.
Location
Calle 60 esquina con calle 65, Mérida, Yuc.
Mercado Lucas de Gálvez
It was inaugurated on September 16, 1887, under the name Lucas de Gálvez Market.
Later, it was demolished to build a larger market, which was inaugurated in 1909 and was subsequently demolished in 1948 to make way for the current market.
Location
Calle 56 A entre calle 67 y 69, Merida, Yuc.
Monumento a la Patria
It was inaugurated on April 23, 1956, by President Adolfo Ruiz Cortines.
Created by sculptor Rómulo Rosso, it is the only monument carved directly in stone in the world.
Palacio de Gobierno (Government Palace)
It was built as the residence for the governors and captains general of the Yucatán province.
This building corresponds to the Porfirian era and has a neoclassical style.
Location
Calle 67 número 576, Centro, Mérida, Yuc.
Parque de la Mejorada
The First Railway Rail was laid in the Yucatán Peninsula on April 1, 1870, in this park.
Currently, the center of the park is home to a monument dedicated to the Niños Héroes (Child Heroes).
Location
Calle 50 entre las calles 59 y 57, Centro, Mérida, Yuc.
Parque de las Américas
It was built from 1942 to 1945 and is considered one of the most beautiful parks in the city.
It spans four blocks, bordered by Calle 18 (to the east), Calle 19 (to the north), and bisectrices (Av. Colón and Calle 20) in the García Ginerés neighborhood.
Location
Av. Colón 18 y 22, García Ginerés, Mérida, Yuc.
Parque Hidalgo
The second park in the city, which has existed since the early days of the city's layout.
In its early years, it was known as Plazuela del Jesús, due to its proximity to the Jesuit temple dating back to the 17th century.
Location
Calle 60 s/n esquina con calle 59, Centro, Mérida, Yuc.
Parque Santa Lucía
It was founded by the conqueror Pedro García.
Santa Lucía Park is also called Parque de los Héroes and is a romantic corner located in front of the Santa Lucía church.
Location
Calle 60 476 A, Parque Santa Lucia, Centro, Mérida, Yuc.
Parque y Mercado de Santa Ana
A peaceful and serene place to enjoy a typical neighborhood of Mérida.
Here, you can relive part of the city's history since this neighborhood was originally inhabited by artisans and laborers.
Location
Calle 62 x 47, Mérida, Yuc.
Paseo Montejo
It starts at the intersection of Calle 47 and 56 and ends at the well-known Monumento a la Patria.
Designed in the style of the Champs-Élysées in Paris, it was born in the 20th century during the heyday of the henequen industry.
Plaza Grande or Plaza Mayor (Main Plaza)
For over three centuries, the square was an area dotted with ceiba trees. During the colonial period, tournaments, bullfights, "palo encebado" games, and carnival celebrations took place there.
In 1886, a kiosk was erected in the center of the square amidst spacious gardens with huge laurel trees and picturesque benches. It is flanked by the cathedral to the east, Casa Montejo to the south, the Municipal Palace to the west, and the Government Palace to the north.
Armando Manzanero Theater
This elegant building used to house an old cinema until 1992.
Built in the mid-20th century in the Art Deco style, it was designed by the architect Gaetano Maglione and inaugurated in 1949.
In 1997, it was remodeled and named after the famous Yucatecan singer-songwriter.
Location
Calle 62 núm. 495 entre 59 y 61, Centro, Mérida, Yuc.
Daniel Ayala Theater
It is one of the best stage fórums. It was named after the most outstanding Yucatecan symphonic musician.
Since the early 20th century, it functioned as the "main" theater. In 1914, it operated as a cinema, but it suffered from machinery and facility deterioration. In 1975, it was remodeled and reopened with its current name.
Location
Calle 60 No. 499, entre calle 59 y calle 61, Centro, Mérida, Yuc.
Felipe Carrillo Puerto Theater
The theater is part of the Cultural Center of the Autonomous University of Yucatán.
The Art Deco-style building was constructed in 1958. It is the venue for Domingos Universitarios, concerts, recitals, and various cultural events.
Location
Calle 60 número 491-A esquina con 57 y 59, Centro, Mérida, Yuc.
Peón Contreras Theater
It is named in honor of the Yucatecan poet and playwright José Peón Contreras.
The building is in the French Neoclassical style and opened its doors on December 21, 1908.
Location
Calle 60 núm. 490 entre 57 y 59, Centro, Mérida, Yuc.
Turibus
A convenient way to visit the most interesting and cultural places in the city.
It has two circuits: Mérida Norte with 16 stops and Mérida Barrios with 8 stops, as well as a beer tour that lasts 3 hours. The tour lasts one hour and 45 minutes.
NEIGHBORHOODS OF MÉRIDA
Itzimná Neighborhood (Barrio)
When the Spanish arrived, they built a chapel where a Maya shrine to the god Itzamná once stood. The baptismal font from that chapel still remains.
In 1710, the current temple was built, dedicated to the Christ of Esquipulas. In front of it, there is a beautiful square with lush trees providing pleasant shade.
Mejorada Neighborhood (Barrio)
The neighborhood church was completed in 1640 and was known as the Church of the Order.
It features a typical Franciscan style, with a single nave and a retablo adorned with plant motifs and a central image of the Virgin of Carmen. In the late 17th century, a convent was added to house members of the Franciscan congregation.
San Cristóbal Neighborhood (Barrio)
This neighborhood is home to several noteworthy sites. Among these attractions, the City Museum housed in a beautiful building, the former Federal Postal Palace, the Lucas de Gálvez Market, the San Benito Market, the Crafts Market, and the García Rejón Bazaar stand out.
The Church of San Cristóbal was constructed from 1756 to 1796 and was the last church built in the Spanish province of Yucatán.
San Juan Neighborhood (Barrio)
In this neighborhood, you can find the Church of San Juan, which was built on top of a chapel in the 17th century. One of the highlights is the fountain called "La Negrita," which was brought from Paris in the early 20th century.
The San Juan Arch was built in 1690 to mark the city's boundaries and is the largest arch in Mérida. At its top, there is a niche with a small sculpture of Saint John the Baptist.
San Sebastián Neighborhood (Barrio)
This is one of the oldest and most traditional neighborhoods in the city. Here, you can find the Santa Isabel Chapel, a 17th-century building that was originally called the Chapel of Our Lady of Good Voyage because it was located near the Royal Road to Campeche.
Like in other neighborhoods, the chapel was accompanied by a small square where religious festivities were held. This square was originally known as Plaza de Zaragoza.
Santa Ana Neighborhood (Barrio)
In colonial times, this neighborhood was inhabited by artisans and laborers.
It began to experience rapid growth in the 18th century with the construction of a street that led from the Episcopal Palace (now the MACAY building) northward. This road was adorned with eight stone arches and was called Calle Progreso because it led to the port of Yucatán.
Santa Lucía Neighborhood (Barrio)
This neighborhood is known for its traditional Santa Lucía Church, which was completed in 1620.
The building has a rectangular entrance framed in quarry stone, a stained glass window, and a bell gable.
Santiago Neighborhood (Barrio)
This neighborhood has a lot of history.
It is located on the site where the first indigenous settlement was encountered by the Spanish when they arrived at T'ho, the Mayan city on which Mérida was built.
3 Must See Attractions in Mérida
Museo Casa Montejo
Gran Museo del Mundo Maya
Museo Regional de Antropología e Historia (Palacio Cantón)
WHITE CITY EMBRACED BY THE MAYA WORLD
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