Mérida Centro

Mérida

Merida Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and night scenes
Municipal Palace of Merida which includes night scenes and heritage elements
Anthropology and History Museum which includes heritage elements
Plaza Grande featuring a park
Montejo House featuring a park

The core of the White City is a fusion of Mayan ruins, Spanish colonial churches and intriguing galleries and museums.

With its wealth of religious structures and visitor attractions, Mérida’s Centro is one of the largest historic districts in Latin America. It has a high indigenous population and a strong Mayan influence that can be seen in its buildings and museums. Visit Mérida’s Centro to learn about the harmony of Mayan and Spanish customs in a fascinating Old Town quarter.

At the heart of the neighborhood stands the impressive Main Square or Plaza Grande, which is shaded by laurel trees. Wander along its paths and enjoy a picnic on the grass.

Admire the impressive buildings overlooking the plaza, including the Catedral de San Ildefonso, whose walls contain stones from a former Mayan temple. Enter the impressive building and study the Christ of the Unity wooden sculpture symbolizing the union of Mayan and Spanish cultures.

Near the cathedral stands the Palacio de Gobierno dating back to 1892. Enter for the murals by artist Fernando Castro Pacheco and see its majestic façade brightly lit at night.

Along the southern side of the plaza is the Museo Casa Montejo, whose restored 16th-century building hosts all types of art exhibitions and events. Weave through the Museo de la Ciudad, with an elegant pink façade, to study its pre-Hispanic Mayan artifacts.

Find many other museums in the historic center, such as the Museo de Arte Popular de Yucatán and the Museo Fernando García Ponce-Macay.

For a change, bring your kids west to the Parque Zoológico del Centenario. The little ones will delight at the sight of giraffes, reptiles and primates. Nearby stands the Casa Frederick Catherwood, containing the artist’s 19th-century lithographs of Mayan ruins.

The area is a little west of the geographical center of Mérida. From Aeropuerto Internacional de Mérida-Manuel Crescencio Rejón, drive northeast for 4 miles (7 kilometers). Travel through the city to see other districts such as Pacabtún, Las Palmas and the Zona Paseo Montejo.

The Centro zone merges Mayan and Spanish traditions, with historic symbols and architecture.


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Mérida Centro Hotel Deals

Gamma Mérida El Castellano

Gamma Mérida El Castellano

3.5 out of 5
Calle 57 NO. 513 62 x 64, Col. Centro, Mérida, YUC
$64 nightly
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Courtyard by Marriott Merida Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Merida Downtown

4 out of 5
Av. Colon 504, Mérida, YUC
$111 nightly
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Hotel MID Project

Hotel MID Project

2.5 out of 5
Avenida Itzaez #565, Centro Mérida, Mérida, YUC
$42 nightly
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Hotel El Español Paseo de Montejo

Hotel El Español Paseo de Montejo

3 out of 5
Paseo de Montejo #484, Esquina Calle 41, Mérida, YUC
$44 nightly
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City Express Plus by Marriott Mérida

City Express Plus by Marriott Mérida

2.5 out of 5
Calle 60 No. 346, Mérida, YUC
$77 nightly
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Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Merida Centro by IHG

3 out of 5
Calle 60 No. 491, Mérida, YUC
$96 nightly
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Santa Lucia

While there might not be top attractions in Santa Lucia, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mérida Cathedral and Plaza Grande.

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San Juan

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Barrio de Santiago

While visiting Barrio de Santiago, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Frederick Catherwood and Merida English Library.

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Zona Paseo Montejo

While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo 60 and Paseo de Montejo.

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García Ginerés

When in García Ginerés, you can plan a visit to Paseo 60 and Casa Montes Molina Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

García Ginerés
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Itzimná

Itzimná might not have many top sights, but Paseo 60 and Monument to the Fatherland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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