Merida Yucatan
| Hotel Name | Category | Location | Rate From |
| Hotel Caribe | 4 Stars | City - Downtown Area | $59.00 |
| Casa del Balam | 4 Stars | City - Downtown Area | $140.00 |
| Mision de Fray Diego | 4 Stars | City - Downtown Area | $105.00 |
The city was founded on the 6th of January, 1542, upon the ruins of what had been the ancient Mayan city of T'ho or Ichcaansihó by Francisco de Montejo, and has became the economic, tourist and cultural center of Southeastern Mexico.
Mérida has a great variety of attractions, and a modern and adequate commercial and industrial infrastructure. There is also a Convention Center with all the services needed for a big event.
Magnificent colonial buildings surround its main plaza. In the North we find the Governor's Palace with a serious of breathtaking murals of the Yucatecan painter Fernando Castro Pacheco, illustrating scenes of the regional history. Standing cater-cornered is the Cathedral, the oldest one in North America mainland. On the South side of the plaza sits the House of Montejo, this state belong to the founder of the city, a true jewel of colonial architecture.
Continuing around the west side of the square is the "Palacio Municipal" (City Hall), built in 1735. One block north is the Church of Jesus or the Third Order a 17th Century building. Heading North on Calle 60 is the Peón Contreras Theater with an outstanding neo-classic architecture; its interior is decorated with allegories of arts and sciences painted by the renowned Italian artist Allegretti. Another block north lead us to Santa Lucía Park. Continuing our sojourn toward the north beginning at calle 47, we arrive to the Paseo Montejo, which exemplifies the Parisian airs of the city, took on the late 19th Century, when wealthy plantation owners were building impressive mansions.
The most compelling of these mansions is "Palacio Cantón", presently houses the Museum of Anthropology and History, with an exhibition of important pieces of the Mayan culture.
Ending this avenue is the "Monumento a la Patria" (Nation's Monument) carved in pink quarry representing a synthesis of Mexican history.
The Yucatecan food, with its combination of ingredients, is unique and it can turn out to be a pleasing experience.
Activities during the week
SUNDAY.- "Mérida on Sunday". Cultural and sports activities for the hole family. City downtown, from 9:00 to 21:00 hours. Free admission.
MONDAY.- Regional festival with the Chichen Itzá Orchestra under the direction of Carlos Uicab Chalé and the City Folkloric Ballet. It is presented in the "Palacio Municipal" (City Hall) on calle 62 between 61 and 63. Free admission.
TUESDAY.- Musical remembrance. Old melodies of the forties performed by Continental Band under the direction of Carlos Uicab Chalé. It is presented in the Santiago Park at 20:30 hours. Calle 72 and 59, Downtown. Free admission.
WEDNESDAY.- Wednesday in the theater. Regional plays are presented in the "Jardín de los Compositores" near the "Palacio Municipal" at 21:00 hours. Free admission.
THURSDAY.- Thursday-night serenades, performed by local musicians with the characteristic poetry and romantic feeling of the Yucatecans.
Parque Santa Lucía at 21:00 hours. Calle 60 and 55, Downtown. Free admission. Remember to Live. Music from thirties and fourties, a concept made for the senior citizens. "Parque Zoológico del Centenario" (The Zoo), at 16:00 hours. Free admission.
FRIDAY.- A College serenade in the campus of the "Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán. Calle 60 and 57, Downtown. Free admission.
SATURDAY.- Mexican Fiesta. A big celebration with mariachi and all kind of Mexican music.
Calle 56 A between 47 and 49, at 19:00 hours. Free admission.
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