Walking Tour in the City of Mérida

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: free walking tour, taco tour, market tour, kitchen tour and private walking tour

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A small guava candy

Itinerary

Cathedral de Merida

10 min

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

15 min

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

10 min

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.
Teatro Peon Contreras

10 min

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

10 min

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

10 min

Imposing building with its characteristic limestone and its past as a Mayan pyramid.
El Palacio de Gobierno

20 min

Emblematic place to enjoy the murals of the local artist, Fernando Castro Pacheco.

The most ideal place to enjoy Mayan and Yucatan history.
Palacio Municipal

10 min

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.
Parque Hidalgo

10 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The Cathedral of San Ildefonso (Cathedral of Mérida) is located in the main square of the city of Mérida. I'll be with a pink umbrella waiting for you