Walking Tour in the City of Mérida

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1 Hours 45 Minutes

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Offered in: English, Spanish

Overview

This activity is unique, since topics are addressed from a local perspective, for example the time of construction of this city of Mérida, its origins as a Mayan city, which we will see reflected, through Mayan aesthetic stones in some buildings.

Likewise, we will talk about the culture and traditions of this city, as well as a wide variety of places to have fun and eat delicious food; from restaurants to famous taquerias in the historic center of this city.
On Sunday mornings, we will visit the most popular market in the city, the famous Lucas de Gálvez to see the colorful fresh fruits of the region.

What's Included

A small guava candy

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We finished in the first block of the city of Mérida at the Casa de Montejo Museum. Maximum expression of the Plataresque style of architecture.

What To Expect

Parque de Santa Lucia

In this park, serenades are celebrated with the musical genre of Yucatecan trova, restaurants and chocolates are offered. The third oldest park in Mérida.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan

The central buildings of the Autonomous University of Yucatán offer detailed information on its colonial, Arabic and neo-Mayan architecture. Also details of its foundation as the highest house of studies in Yucatán.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Peon Contreras

A jewel of European architecture. Its important opera-style hall makes it one of the best theaters in Mexico.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Iglesia El Jesus,Tercera Orden

Imposing building with its characteristic limestone and its past as a Mayan pyramid.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parque Hidalgo

The most stylish park. Highlights include emblematic hotels, vegetation of the Yucatan fauna and its surrounding theaters and cinemas.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral de Merida

A jewel of classical Renaissance, being the first cathedral on the American continent in its entirety.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

El Palacio de Gobierno

Emblematic place to enjoy the murals of the local artist, Fernando Castro Pacheco. The most ideal place to enjoy Mayan and Yucatan history.

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palacio Municipal

Here we will observe this building and its official coats of arms. Likewise, we will address issues of the origin of why the Spanish decided to name this city Mérida. A place where every Monday is the scene of the traditional dance called Jarana.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museo Casa Montejo

This building contains the purest expression of Spanish Plataresco architecture. It is the only building on the American continent with this style.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operated by free walking tour, taco tour, market tour, kitchen tour and private walking tour

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Product code: 403948P4