Walking Tour in the City of Mérida
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.
What you'll see & do
- ✓A jewel of classical Renaissance, being the first cathedral on the American continent in its entirety.
- ✓This building contains the purest expression of Spanish Plataresco architecture. It is the only building on the American continent with this style.
- ✓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.
- ✓A jewel of European architecture. Its important opera-style hall makes it one of the best theaters in Mexico.
- ✓In this park, serenades are celebrated with the musical genre of Yucatecan trova, restaurants and chocolates are offered. The third oldest park in Mérida.
- ✓Imposing building with its characteristic limestone and its past as a Mayan pyramid.
- ✓Emblematic place to enjoy the murals of the local artist, Fernando Castro Pacheco. The most ideal place to enjoy Mayan and Yucatan history.
- ✓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.
- ✓The most stylish park. Highlights include emblematic hotels, vegetation of the Yucatan fauna and its surrounding theaters and cinemas.
What's included
- ✓A small guava candy
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Walking Tour in the City of Mérida
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.
What you'll see & do
- ✓A jewel of classical Renaissance, being the first cathedral on the American continent in its entirety.
- ✓This building contains the purest expression of Spanish Plataresco architecture. It is the only building on the American continent with this style.
- ✓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.
- ✓A jewel of European architecture. Its important opera-style hall makes it one of the best theaters in Mexico.
- ✓In this park, serenades are celebrated with the musical genre of Yucatecan trova, restaurants and chocolates are offered. The third oldest park in Mérida.
- ✓Imposing building with its characteristic limestone and its past as a Mayan pyramid.
- ✓Emblematic place to enjoy the murals of the local artist, Fernando Castro Pacheco. The most ideal place to enjoy Mayan and Yucatan history.
- ✓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.
- ✓The most stylish park. Highlights include emblematic hotels, vegetation of the Yucatan fauna and its surrounding theaters and cinemas.
What's included
- ✓A small guava candy
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.