One of the capitals of the Maya culture is definitely Merida. The most important city in the Yucatan Peninsula has a lot to teach us about the history of this region of Mexico. Here are some Merida culture spots. Juan Gamboa Pinacoteca Just a few steps from the Plaza Grande, in a 17th century Jesuit…
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It can be a little while or a whole season. A rainy day or a journey under the sun. Come what may, Merida with kids is a wonderful experience to enjoy and remember for years. Merida with kids: Rio Salvaje Outdoor fans will love the water park Rio Salvaje. Suitable attractions can be found in…
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The Chan Chochola hacienda has some of the most beautiful architecture in the state of Yucatan. Of European style, its towers are of Spanish origin and with a tile roof, typical of the time. It has its origins in colonial times, and was mainly used to raise cattle and cavalry. It is said that Santa…
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One of the most important cities in Yucatan—second only to the capital, Merida—there are many things to do in Valladolid to learn the history and culture of the place or just have something yummy to eat. Activities around this colonial city vary a great deal, least of which, this is where you’ll find one of…
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The hotels in places like Valladolid are so interesting because many used to be enormous haciendas and mansions. Such is the case of Casa Valladolid Boutique Hotel, a small but fancy hotel a few blocks away from the city’s main plaza. This makes it a perfect location to establish a home base as you visit…
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Though today, Paseo de Montejo is one of the most important avenues in Merida, it used to be the only avenue in Merida and the road where the richest families then chose to build their mansions. One can spend half a day just walking down it and looking at the buildings from the first few…
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Merida is such an iconic city that even its parks are historically significant. In 2010, the Centenario Park and Zoo turned 100 years of existence (making it the two-centenario park, I guess)—though, then it was just a park. The zoo was added later, and today, it houses a variety of animals that you wouldn’t expect.…
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Visiting Puerto Progreso means spending time with and getting to know the nature that surrounds it; that is common and, evidently, an important part of the Yucatan Peninsula. And nowhere can you experience it better than at El Corchito Natural Reserve where, besides seeing the many species of plants and animals that inhabit this area…
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Once a place of prosperity for the henequen business—a plant used to make a coarse, thick cloth for ropes, bags, and other things—at one point, Merida was home to millionaires who built enormous mansions for themselves. Nowadays, these buildings are used for different purposes, from businesses like banks and coffee shops to housing museums. One…
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Evangelism is an essential chapter of Mexican history, which is why the country is full of centuries-old religious buildings, and the San Bernardino de Siena Monastery, in Valladolid, Yucatan, is one of the most important. Still active as a church, it’s also a museum to learn about this place and places such as this; from…
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