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Cancun's surroundings:
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Cathedral San
Idelfonso in Merida
The central cathedral in Merida, the grand cathedral of San Idelfonso,
built from the stones which originally formed a Mayan pyramid, it also
boasts the largest indoor crucifix in Latin America.
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Casa Montejo
Casa Montejo is acknowledged to be the finest civil example of the Spanish
Plateresque style in Mexico or indeed in the New World.
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Monumento a la Patria
The most striking monument over Paseo Montejo. It was constructed between 1946 and 1957 by
the Columbian sculptor Rómulo Rozo.
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Haciendas of Yucatan
A trip to Yucatan is incomplete without visiting some of the many old
heneken-producing haciendas that nowadays have been renovated into beautiful
five star hotels, complete with elegant rooms, sumptuous dining facilities,
swimming pools and magnificent grounds.
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Full of History and Culture, Merida, the capital city of Yucatan state is for sure one of the most
beautiful cities in Mexico, a wonderful mixture of colonial city and cosmopolitan destination also
known as "The White City" both for a common color of its buildings and the fact that the residents
keep the city particularly clean.
Merida and the state of Yucatan are somewhat isolated from the rest of the country, Merida is
located in the Northwest part of the state of Yucatan, which occupies the northern
portion of the Yucatan peninsula. To the east is the state of Quintana Roo, to the west is the
state of Campeche, to the north is the Gulf of Mexico, and far to the south is the state of
Chiapas. Merida is nothing like Cancun or Playa del Carmen and if you want to experience Mexican
culture while staying relatively close to the Caribbean Sea then Merida is a great place to go.
Merida is also known for its Yucatecan food, a cuisine with its own unique style, different
from the rest of Mexico in many ways. It includes influences from the local Mayan culture, and
Caribbean, Mexican and European, and Middle Eastern cultures.
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Merida Yucatan: "The white city"
Her remote Mayan roots and the splendor of her turn to the XIX century architecture, has made
Merida a captivating mixture of cultural influences. The city is full of superb colonial monuments,
cathedrals and churches. The main thoroughfare, Paseo de Montejo is always lined with original
sculpture by up-and-coming local and foreign artists, as part of an exhibit.
Inside the city you can't miss walk down through its main streets to visit cathedrals and
churches, museums and exquisite art galleries. Merida's surrounding archaeological sites,
amazing cenotes and old Haciendas superbly as luxury hotels are also worth a visit.
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What to do in Merida:
The proximity of some of Mexico's most impressive Mayan archaeological sites and a vibrant
cultural scene make Merida a fascinating destination. The city itself has a rich colonial
history. The Paseo Montejo its main avenue, was designed along the same lines as the Champs
Elysees and it is also lined with monuments, restaurants, stores, hotels and all in the shade
of glorious flamboyant trees.
Its beautiful colonial buildings as the grand cathedral, Casa de Montejo, the Governor's
palace, the Peon Contreras theatre, the Museum of Contemporary Art and the several beautiful
monuments as the Monumento a la Patria (Monument to the Fatherland) are just some of the
main hotspots you can't miss.
Merida is also a fabulous base for a Yucatecan adventure. For day trips, the Yucatan offers
something for all tastes. From the impressive Mayan pyramids (Uxmal, Chichen Itza), to an
enormous selection of underground lakes (cenotes) where you can swim away from the heat, or
even go diving, to local haciendas developed into first class restaurants, to mangrove countryin
Celestun where pink flamingoes can always be seen.
Local beaches at Progreso, Chiburna, Chelem, Chicxulub and other communities are just down the
road and easily accessible from Merida, with a wide selection of great seafood restaurants. The
Mayan Riviera is also only a three hours drive away.
Merida will surprise and charm you!
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