Travel & Tourist Information
With a population of over 600,000 inhabitants, the city of Merida was founded in 1542 by Francisco de Montejo "El Joven". It is a cosmopolitan city which still conserves its colonial atmosphere and the majesty of its constructions.
When a visitor arrives in Merida, he enters a different world full of romanticism, culture and history. The richness of its impressive colonial architecture is shown in marvelous buildings such as the Main Square, the built in 1598 St. Idelfons' Cathedral, the Governors Palace, The Nun's Church (Iglesia de Monjas), the for many "yucatecos generations" considered the limits of the city (Indians lived outside this limits) suburbs of Santiago, San Juan, San Sebastian, San Cristobal and Santa Ana; The Mejorada Square and the Ermita of Santa Isabel.
The french influence is portrayed all over the constructions from the beginning of the century which also enjoyed the developed Sisal industry of the State. In order to preserve the yucatecan traditions, there are different cultural activities performed every night in the different downtown parks and plazas; festivals of music, dance and song.
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Day of the Dead
On November 1st and 2nd, the Mexican people celebrate their loved ones that have passed on. The best way to describe this Mexican holiday is to say that it is a time when Mexican families remember their dead and at the same time, the continuity of life.
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