Merida is the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan. A must-see destination for those travelers looking for Mayan ruins, while enjoying a city full of charm, with a rich architectural and cultural heritage.
Mérida was founded in 1542 by Don Francisco de Montego, along with several Spanish families, who gave him this name in honor of the city of Merida in Extremadura, Spain. Known as the “White City” for their homes, dressed in white for the use of limestone, the neatness of its streets and public places and dress of its people.
This Mexican city surrounded by green landscapes is an important destination for cultural tourism in Mexico, where we can start a city tour from the Plaza Mayor, shaded by giant trees laurels. In a sector we find the Cathedral of Merida, considered one of the oldest religious temples in America. Near it stands the City Hall building in Mud jar style, where on Sunday night you can enjoy folk dancing and regional dances.
The House of the Founder of the city, a jewel of plateresco, built in 1549 as the residence of the Montego. Another of the many tourist attractions to see during a visit to Mérida is the Government Palace dating from 1900. With its neoclassical architecture is of harmonious elegance, especially in its arcaded courtyards and halls.