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The best way to get to know the Historical Center of Merida is by walking by its streets and getting lost between squares, churches, and colonial architecture.
Discover the history and secrets, plus everything that this city has for you: art, traditions, and loads of cultural diversity. Come and have fun on this Walking Tour that we have made for you, a traveler who wants to know the city in a local way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet in the Main Square, just in front of the Museo Casa Montejo, look for us with our pink T-shirts and umbrellas.
We will finish the tour in the Santa Lucia Park, a perfect spot to enjoy the gastronomy of the city.
Itinerary
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1Museo Casa Montejo
An iconic 16th-century building, originally built and inhabited by the city’s first founders and the Montejo family. A historic gem that offers a glimpse into Mérida’s earliest years.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Cathedral de Merida
The first cathedral built on the American mainland, a majestic symbol of the city’s colonial past.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Home to the stunning murals by Fernando Castro Pacheco, which depict the struggle and resilience of the Maya people.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
An elegant Porfirian-era building that stands as a witness to Mérida’s splendor at the beginning of the 20th century.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A colonial-era church known for its impressive Baroque altarpiece and its deep connection to the Franciscan order. Its construction even incorporated stones from ancient Maya temples that were destroyed.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Mérida’s most famous theater—a 19th-century architectural treasure and the venue of the First Feminist Congress in Latin America.
Admission ticket free -
6
An emblematic building that blends local architectural elements with Moorish-inspired details found throughout the region, offering a unique look into Yucatán’s cultural and academic charm.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Parque de Santa Lucia
A lively, tradition-filled spot where you can enjoy serenades and the festive atmosphere of this charming public square.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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