Merida Travel Guide
Depicting the splendor of Colonial Mexico, Merida awaits you with its lively streets and avenues, impressive buildings and fascinating culture. A unique mixture of traditions, ancient knowledge and fun is to be found at this picturesque city in the Yucatan Peninsula. Merida has been known as the White City for decades, because of the color of most of its houses and the traditional cotton-made Guayaberas and Huipiles worn by the locals.
By taking a stroll in the city, our visitors can explore many museums, handicrafts shops and colorful markets, also typical snacks are sold in booths around the large, lush parks, as well as traditional music and dancing. Merida also offers all the services that our domestic and international travelers might need, from guest houses to luxurious hotels. The international airport or the bus stations are perfect to start exploring the city's surroundings. Banks, shopping malls, supermarkets, travel and car rental agencies can also be found in Merida.
The Mayan culture is fundamental to the understanding of Merida's heritage, reflected in the language, cuisine, architecture and customs. Whenever you visit Merida, a visit to the markets is a must. You'll taste Salbutes, Papadzules, Lime Soup, Cochinita Pibil and the local beers, as well as many more traditional, spicy flavors of the region. You can take a hand-woven hammock home, or buy a Guayabera shirt and be the envy of your friends. To have a closer encounter with Mayan culture you may wish to visit the archeological sites of Chichen Itza or Uxmal, or take a dive in one of the hundreds of cenotes located in the peninsula, which are underground ponds where the Mayan people held ritual offerings.
