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Discover everything Mérida has to offer. Step outside the hotel, explore the city and make it your own. Plan your route among the different attractions in this fascinating destination. Count on our Freestylers to assist with tour recommendations, transportation and access to special events and cultural activities.
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Explore Uxmal, one of the main Mayan archaeological locations, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The area consists of 15 groups of buildings, among which are the la Pirámide del Adivino, the Cuadrángulo de las Monjas and the Palacio del Gobernador. Come and feel the magic of this spectacular place.
Visit the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya, a modern cultural attraction featuring more than 1,000 Mayan archaeological pieces. Travel through time and learn the history of the city through documents, sculptures, vessels, ceramic pieces and gold, jade and shell objects.
Local Attractions

Chichén Itzá
One of the Yucatan Peninsula's most noteworthy landmarks, Chichen Itza is a complex of Mayan ruins dating back to around 600 AD.
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One of the Yucatan Peninsula's most noteworthy landmarks, Chichen Itza is a complex of Mayan ruins dating back to around 600 AD. The largest structure within these ruins is a stepped pyramid called El Castillo; additional structures include the Temple of the Warriors and the Wall of Skulls, both of which feature stone carvings.

El Gran Museo del Mundo Maya
Embark on an interesting visit to the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya.
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Embark on an interesting visit to the Gran Museo del Mundo Maya. Inaugurated in 2012, it has six rooms in total: four dedicated to permanent exhibitions and two for temporary ones. It has a total of 800 archaeological pieces on display.

Catedral de Yucatán
Take an amazing tour of the oldest cathedral in Mexico.
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Take an amazing tour of the oldest cathedral in Mexico. Built in honor of San Ildefonso, its construction began in 1562 at the request of King Felipe II and concluded in 1598. It is considered the first Cathedral in continental America.

Uxmal
Explore Uxmal and be amazed by its history, art and culture.
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Explore Uxmal and be amazed by its history, art and culture. Dating from 600 to 900 AD, it is considered one of the most significant architectural sites in the Puuc region. Among the more famous buildings are the Pirámide de la Adivina, the Cuadrángulo de las Monjas and the Casa de las Palomas.

Paseo Montejo
Come and visit one of the most important avenues in the city of Mérida!
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Come and visit one of the most important avenues in the city of Mérida, Paseo de Montejo, named after Francisco Montejo, conqueror of Yucatán, and venture to discover the vast history it has housed since 1886!
This avenue with a layout and design inspired by the French boulevards extends from the Santa Ana neighborhood to the exit towards Puerto de Progreso, Yucatán.
Here you will find the oldest and most beautiful houses and mansions in the city, such as Quinta Montes Molina, representative of the Porfirian era that was converted into a museum or Canton Palace that was built in the mid-twentieth century, being the residence of General Francisco Canton Rosado , prominent military officer and governor of Yucatán in 1898.
Also you’ll see that one of the busiest roundabouts in this iconic city: the Monument to the Fatherland, the work of the sculptor Rómulo Rozo, which represents the history of Mexico from the founding of Tenochtitlán. In this monument you’ll find allusions to the Mayan culture such as jaguars, a Chacmool and more figures. On your tour, don’t forget to try the traditional Yucatecan dessert "las marquesitas". This avenue not only houses history, but also an endless number of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and on weekends, the already famous Mexican night where culture mixes with different activities.

Parque Zoológico del centenario
Parque Zoológico del Centenario is the most important zoo in the city of Mérida.
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Parque Zoológico del Centenario is the most important zoo in the city of Mérida. It is located to the west of the city, on Avenida Itzáes. It was founded in 1910, on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of the independence of Mexico.

Las coloradas
Las Coloradas is a welcoming port for all those who visit it, is due to its small size and warm atmosphere; it is sure to make you feel at home.
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Las Coloradas is a welcoming port for all those who visit it, is due to its small size and warm atmosphere; it is sure to make you feel at home.

Cenote Xlacah
Located just 17 kilometers north of Merida, Cenote Xlakah is considered one of the largest and deepest known cenotes in Yucatán.
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Located just 17 kilometers north of Merida, Cenote Xlakah is considered one of the largest and deepest known cenotes in Yucatán. Within it, large traces of wood, vessels and carved bones have been found, providing valuable information about the Mayan culture.

Sisal
Legendary cabotage port with white sand beaches and an exotic natural environment.
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Legendary cabotage port with white sand beaches and an exotic natural environment. Beautiful migratory birds such as the Canadian duck arrive every year, seeking the shelter of the warm waters of the Gulf of México.

Palacio de la Música
Palacio de la Música showcases the richness of México's musical heritage, with regard to indigenous peoples.
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Palacio de la Música showcases the richness of México's musical heritage, with regard to indigenous peoples.

Casas Gemelas
Along the Paseo Montejo are two houses that stand out because they are identical; as such, they are known as the Casas Gemelas (Twin Houses).
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Along the Paseo Montejo are two houses that stand out because they are identical; as such, they are known as the Casas Gemelas (Twin Houses). They were built at the beginning of the 20th century by engineer Manuel Cantón, who also built the Palacio Cantón.
Local Events

Mérida Fest
The city of Merida was founded on January 6, 1542 on the remains of the Mayan city of Ichcaanziho (five hills), also known as T'ho, by Francisco de Montejo and León “El Mozo”.
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To celebrate the city in a big way, as it well deserves, every year the program of the event has more than 140 shows of dance, theater, performing and visual arts, literary, music, to name a few, with more than 650 artists on stage. . Also, it should be mentioned that most of these events are free for everyone.

Equinoccio de primavera
Every March 21 and September 21 you can observe the incredible precision of Mayan astronomy integrated into its architecture and share a moment in time with the ancient Mayans.
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The Mayans used the sun as a basis for planning their lives because they depended on agriculture. With the spring equinox they began the sowing and with the autumn equinox the harvest. In Yucatán you can see the equinox show in Chichén Itzá and also in Dzibilchaltún.

Otoño cultural
This festival was conceived as a space for the dissemination of multiple artistic and cultural expressions and its main objective is to showcase the creativity and excellence of the participating artists, both local and international.
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In its long life (it has been carried out since 1983) it has managed to transform and involve the public in the process of cultural development of the state, as well as achieve its permanence in so many years. During the cultural festival, artists from the different artistic disciplines participate in various venues in the Historic Center of Mérida, as well as in the most important forums of the entity such as the José Peón Contreras, Armando Manzanero and Daniel Ayala Pérez theaters.

Serenata de Santa Lucía
Enjoy a romantic evening accompanied by the sounds of traditional Yucatecan trova.
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Enjoy a romantic evening accompanied by the sounds of traditional Yucatecan trova. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind cultural experience.

Pok ta Pok
Witness a performance of the Mayan Pok ta pok ball game.
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Witness a performance of the Mayan Pok ta pok ball game. In this game, players hit the ball with their hips, although some versions allowed the use of forearms, rackets, bats or hand stones. The ball was made of solid rubber and weighed up to 4 kilograms (9 pounds), and the sizes differed greatly over time or depending on the version played.

Vaquería yucateca
This is one of the most lively and traditional festivals in the state of Yucatán.
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This is one of the most lively and traditional festivals in the state of Yucatán. Dating back to colonial times, it features mestizo dances to the sound of the traditional Yucatecan jarana.

Mérida en domingo
This Sunday market is located in the center of the city.
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This Sunday market is located in the center of the city, and transforms the area into a lively tourist attraction with cultural and musical shows.
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