• Mérida is the capital of the state of Yucatán.

• Mérida’s historic center is the second largest in Mexico, after Mexico City.

• Mérida has the oldest cathedral in Latin America on the mainland.

• Spanish is not the only language spoken in the city, you can also find Mayan speakers.

• There are tunnels under the Historic Center.

• In Mérida, the corners have names, as in the past in the historic center, although there is already modern nomenclature, the names of the original streets are still preserved and people continue to refer to them as such.

There are approximately 3,000 cenotes in the state of Yucatán!

Tour "Through the Heart of Mérida"

Tour available from Monday to Saturday at 9:30 am. The starting point is the Tourist Attention Module of the Olimpo Cultural Center, located on 62nd Street by 61st and 63rd Street, Downtown. Free and bilingual tour.

This tour is an exciting experience that takes you to explore the heart of the historic center of the city. Certified guides will accompany you on this journey through time, sharing the rich history of Mérida as they take you to visit the main buildings and landmarks of the city. Some of the highlights you will visit during this tour include: Municipal Palace, Casa Montejo, Ateneo Peninsular, Cathedral of San Ildefonso, and the State Government Palace. The tour continues to the beautiful Hidalgo Park, where you will find other buildings such as the Church of the Third Order, the Central Building of the UADY (Autonomous University of Yucatán), and José Peón Contreras theater. The walk culminates in the charming Santa Lucia Park. 

Tour "Montejo Pasado con Esplendor"

Available from Thursday to Saturday, at 7:00 p.m., and departs from the Tourist Attention Module of Paseo de Montejo, located on the corner with Avenida Colón. Tours are free and bilingual. 

Discover the most emblematic avenue of Mérida through the  Montejo Ave. This fascinating walk will take you along the most iconic avenue in Mérida, Paseo de Montejo, where you can explore the majestic mansions that are inspired by the European architectural styles of the Porfiriato era, a time of great splendor in the history of Mexico. In addition to the mansions, the tour will allow you to learn about the historical monuments and important milestones that marked the life of this emblematic street. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Mérida's rich cultural heritage and appreciate the architecture and history that this avenue has to offer.

Take tours to the interior of the state visiting the world-famous archaeological sites such as Chichen Itza or Uxmal, the beach of Puerto de Progreso 30 minutes away. Ecological reserves such as Celestún where you can see the fauna of the region such as flamingos. Or visit the wonderful henequen haciendas with so much history.

Mérida is a city with a wide gastronomic offering where you can find all kinds of international food. 

You can try Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Italian, seafood but without a doubt you are obliged to visit the restaurants of traditional Yucatecan food. Yucatecan food is one of the richest and most different in all of Mexico.

Be sure to visit, for example:

The Mayan Chaya

MUGY (Museum of Yucatecan Gastronomy)

Hacienda Teya

Afterwards, you can try a traditional sweet or dessert at Helados Colón!