"White City", as Merida is called because of the abundance of white buildings - was the first of the settlements based on Yucatán by the Spanish conquistadors. The extensive transport network connects the city with archaeological sites, with natural parks and the Gulf Coast, so Merida is a great starting point for traveling to all these destinations.

Merida is the administrative center of the Yucatán Peninsula.

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How to get to Merida

The international airport of Merida Manuel-Cressencio-Rechon accepts direct flights from Mexico City, Houston, Miami, Las Vegas and some European cities.

From Moscow you can fly:

• Lüfthansa: Moscow - Frankfurt am Main - Mexico City - Merida,
• KLM: Moscow - Amsterdam - Mexico City - Merida,
• Air France: Moscow - Paris - Mexico City - Merida.

One option: fly to Cancun and from there get on the bus.

By bus

Merida is a major transport junction of the peninsula, so there are a number of terminals from which buses leave in different directions.

Buses (mostly 1st class) to Mexico City, Palenque, San Cristobal de Las Casas, Villahermosa depart from the CAME terminal (Calle 70). The station has an ATM, a card phone and a storage room (5 pesos for half a day, 10 for the whole day).

Cancun can also be reached from the Noreste terminal (Calle 67, between Calle 50 and 52). From here, there are buses to Tikul, Tizimin, Rio Lagartos and other cities.

If you are going to Uxmal and Ruta Puuk go to the Terminal de Segunda Clase (Calle 69), also known as Terminal 69.

Prior to Cancun, Campeche, Hatumal and Playa de Carmen, buses depart from the stop on the Fiesta Americana (Calle 56A). Prior to Progreso we go from the same terminal (Calle 62 N 524 between Calle 65 and 67).

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You can rent a car at the airport or on Calle 60 between Calle 55 and 57, where the offices of Budget, Avis and Hertz are located. On Calle 57a between Calle 58 and 60 there is a México Rent-a-Car office.

How to navigate in the city

The city was laid down according to a definite plan, with the formation of colonies and massifs. Inside each colony, the streets (Calle) intersect strictly at right angles. Basically, they have no names, only numbers, but even those that received the name (major highways) still have their number.

When an address is specified, streets are often written to facilitate orientation, between which the desired one is located. Also on the indexes, in addition to the street number and the name of the colony, postal codes are given. Numbering of houses goes from west to east and from north to south.

The climate of Merida is

March 1, Sunday Overcast +34 ° С in the afternoon +22 ° С at night ° С water	March 2, Monday Overcast +34 ° С in the afternoon +22 ° С at night ° С water	March 3, Tuesday Overcast +33 ° С in the afternoon +22 ° С at night ° С water
Mérida weather forecast for 10 days

Kitchen and restaurants

As elsewhere in Mexico, the city is full of restaurants and cafes, where they are tasty and very inexpensive. Most of them are located in the city center.

Las Palomas Bistro (near the opera house) - restaurant with local and international cuisine, perfect for a romantic dinner on the outdoor terrace surrounded by tropical vegetation. One of the best fish restaurants is Kantún (Calle 45 between Calles 64 and 66). In La Parilla (on Paseo Montejo) be sure to try Sopa de Lima - chicken soup with lime.

Buy fresh pastries at a bakery at the Plaza de La Bandera, and when you get out of it, do not pass by a family contract selling self-made tamales, they are especially tasty.

Shopping and shopping

The main market of Merida Mercado Municipal Lucas de Gálvez is located at the corner of Calle 56A and 67. Here you can buy almost everything - from tortillas to hammocks, which famous local craftsmen are.

In the park of Santa Lucia, at the intersection of Calle 60 and 55 on Sundays from 11.00, Bazar de Artesanías - handmade fair is running. {{}}

Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Merida

The Cathedral of San Ile de Fonso, one of the oldest temples in Mexico (built in 1561-1598), rises from the east side of the Plaza Grande. In a small chapel to the left of the altar a replica is kept (the original was destroyed during the Mexican Revolution) of the main Christian shrine of Merida - the statue of Christ Cristo de las Ampollas.

On the south side of the square is the house of the founder of the city, F. de Montejo (1549). Currently, Banamex Bank is located here. Pay attention to the bas-reliefs on the facade of the building.

Just behind the park of Hidalgo, on Calle 60 stands the Iglesia de Jesús church, built in the 17th century by the Order of the Jesuits. Like many others on the peninsula, it was erected from the ruined Mayan temples by the forces of the enslaved Indians themselves. If you look closely, on the western side of the structure you can see 2 stones with surviving Mayan symbols.

North of Iglesia de Jesús is the pompous building of the Teatro Peón Contreras, an opera house built and decorated by Italian architects during the times of the henken boom. El Paseo Montejo - picturesque green street with lots of cafes - the best place for an evening prom.

Thirty minutes drive from the city is Hacienda Yaxcopoil, one of the restored and open to visit tourists plantation, where in the early 20th century the agave was grown, or henecen - a plant from which bast fiber was obtained. Thanks to the production of this fiber (sisal), Merida reached an unprecedented economic heyday. On the territory, in addition to the estate there is an exhibition hall with the objects of Mayan cult and life found nearby, a gift shop and a cafe. The admission ticket is $ 50.

Artists in Mexico (Calle 60, No. 405, between 43 and 45, Santa Ana Merida, Colonia Centro) is a place where you can not only see the process of creating art objects, but also take part in it directly - teachers of contemporary art will help you discover your talents . Classes (in English) are held on Thursdays and Fridays. There is also a gallery where you can buy your favorite works.

In Merida there is a zoo with inhabitants of the fauna of the peninsula, as well as some exotic species. Corner Avenide Itzaes and Calle 59, open from 6 am to 6 pm.

Museums of Merida

Archaeological and Historical Museum of Yucatán (corner Paseo Montejo and Calle 43). Open for visitors from Tuesday to Saturday from 8.00 to 20.00, on Sunday - from 8.00 to 14.00. Monday is the day off. Entrance ticket - 14 pesos.

Galleries of contemporary art:

• Macay on Pasaje de la Revolución, between Calle 58 and 60, next to the Cathedral. Opening hours: from 10.00 to 18.00, admission is free
• Merida on Calle 59, No. 452-A, between 54 and 52, Mejorado, Centro. Opening hours: from 10.00 to 17.00 from Monday to Friday, on Saturday - from 10.00 to 15.00

Events

The main event of Merida - the annual Carnival, the largest in Mexico - occurs in March.

Almost every evening in numerous parks in the city center there are concerts, creative evenings, folklore performances, which you can enjoy for free. For example, the Santa Anna Park plays an orchestra on Thursdays, and everyone can dance.

And in the city zoo on Thursday at 4 pm the music program "Remember is to Live" - ​​dancing to the music of the 30-40's.