14 OCT 2017
Merida is a quiet paradise. The peacefulness of the town and the beauty of its streets, make it a place of elegance and contrast amid its colonial houses, Mayan ruins, and architecture. Its food, layered with exquisite gastronomic heritage, will take over your taste buds. The Plaza Mayor is a vibrant meeting place where locals enjoy traditional drinks, The Yucatan capital has both colonial and Mayan treasures to discover. Nearby ruins at Uxmal give some insight into the lives of the predecessors of the conquistadores, who arrived in 1542. Mayan culture is also still evident in Merida’s daily life and in the many colorful festivals celebrated here. It’s a great place to explore, with narrow streets, broad central plazas and the region’s best museums. Merida’s culture is a distinctive blend of traditions inherited from the ancient Mayan Civilization dating back to 2600 B.C. and customs brought by Spanish conquerors who began colonizing the territory in the 16th century.
