Paseo Montejo – It is the most notable avenue in Merida, having 5km distance. Built at the end of the 19th century and inspired by the boulevards of France, Paseo de Montejo used to be the site of mega mansions belonging to the well-to-do families in the city.
Templo de La Candelaria – Even if on the outside the building doesn’t necessarily stand out, the altarpieces are the only ones remaining after the 1910 revolution fires.
Mercado de Lucas de Gálvez
Bazar García Rejón
La negrita cantina – dance & dinner. You can find many places to have a drink, and enjoy the night on Calle 60 and Calle 62, located in the Santa Lucia neighbourhood.
Catedral de San Ildefonso – The cathedral is one of the oldest in America. It was built in the XVth century.
Museo Macay – Next to the cathedral you can find the museum of Macay, which is a contemporary and modern art museum (free entry).
Casa de los Montejo – The house was build between 1543 and 1949 by Francisco de Montejo, the conqueror of teh Yucatan peninsula. Nowadays it is a museum and you can have access to 5 room and one garden to get a feeling of how the houses looked like during the colonial period. The entry is free and everyday at 11am you can get free guiding tour. The museum is located on Calle 63.
Parque Hidalgo – You can find street food and many restaurants.
Parque de Santiago – Every Tuesday at 8:30pm there is a party/dance with music from the 40s.
Parque de Santa Lucia – Every Thursday at 9pm there is a serenade, with music and dancing and traditional Yucatecan attires.
Galería Nahualli – Art gallery with Mexican art. It is the house of artists Abel Vázquez y Melva Medina, opened to the public to enjoy painting and sculptures. You can find it on Calle 60, number 405, Santa Ana neighbourhood.