Mérida, Mexico Cruises
Mérida, Yucatan one of the most popular destinations cruising the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Merida Yucatan Mexico is An Ancient, Sophisticated and Cosmopolitan City. Historic and Colonial Merida Yucatan Mexico, capital city and cultural center of Yucatan Mexico State. When visiting the Yucatan Peninsula I would suggest you start your trip by first exploring this beautiful town. It is currently a modern city that preserves the ancient quality of its century old mansions and historic buildings. It was declared a world cultural landmark in the year 2000. If I had to describe Merida Yucatan Mexico further, I would say that it is an ancient, but also a sophisticated and cosmopolitan city, with a population of about one million.
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Mérida is a Port of Call for the following
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Things to do in Mérida
Water Activities
Golf
Places You Can't Miss
Take a stroll around the parks in the area and explore some museums. The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya is one of the most popular ones. Spend some time in Plaza Grande, specially on a Friday night for some fun, or on a Sunday afternoon for the market. Shop at Casa de Las Artesanias for some authentic Mexican crafts. Eat local at a restaurant by the city center, and don't forget to enjoy a champola for dessert!
Take a stroll around the parks in the area and explore some museums. The Gran Museo del Mundo Maya is one of the most popular ones. Spend some time in Plaza Grande, specially on a Friday night for some fun, or on a Sunday afternoon for the market. Shop at Casa de Las Artesanias for some authentic Mexican crafts. Eat local at a restaurant by the city center, and don't forget to enjoy a champola for dessert!
Natural Parks
Fishing
Beaches
Archaeological Sites
Night Life
Wellness
Get to know Mérida
Location
If you choose to start your vacation to the Yucatan Peninsula, in Merida Yucatan Mexico, you will be arriving at its modern international airport. "Manuel Crescencio Rejon". It would be in one of the regular scheduled flights from Mexico City, Miami or Houston; or by any other means of transportation that is convenient for you; charter plane, car, bus or cruise ship. Merida is about a three hour drive (200 miles – 322km) from the city of Cancun, which is located in the neighboring state of Quintana Roo Mexico, driving on a first-class four lane toll highway. A regular bus service Merida - Cancun – Merida is available. It is 108 miles (174 km) from Campeche City, which is located in the also neighboring state of Campeche Mexico. Less than a two hour drive; there is also a regular ADO bus service Merida – Campeche – Merida. All buses in Yucatan Mexico are first class, comfortable and air conditioned.
If you choose to start your vacation to the Yucatan Peninsula, in Merida Yucatan Mexico, you will be arriving at its modern international airport. "Manuel Crescencio Rejon". It would be in one of the regular scheduled flights from Mexico City, Miami or Houston; or by any other means of transportation that is convenient for you; charter plane, car, bus or cruise ship. Merida is about a three hour drive (200 miles – 322km) from the city of Cancun, which is located in the neighboring state of Quintana Roo Mexico, driving on a first-class four lane toll highway. A regular bus service Merida - Cancun – Merida is available. It is 108 miles (174 km) from Campeche City, which is located in the also neighboring state of Campeche Mexico. Less than a two hour drive; there is also a regular ADO bus service Merida – Campeche – Merida. All buses in Yucatan Mexico are first class, comfortable and air conditioned.
Historical and Cultural References
Merida Yucatan, also called the White City, was founded in 1542 by the Spanish explorer Francisco de Montejo. It was originally the Mayan City of T’ho (Toh). T’ho was an important Mayan city located on what is now the Main Square, downtown Merida Mexico. The Spaniards forced the Mayan people, to dismantle all the temples and pyramids built there.
Main Square Merida Yucatan - They used the huge stones as the foundation for the Cathedral of San Ildefonso (1556-1599); the oldest cathedral on the American Continent. The stones were also used for other buildings around the now main square. The exact origin of its nickname “The White City” is not very clear, some people claim that it is due to the old buildings that were white washed with a white lime mixture, others say that it is because the city was always kept very clean. Also there are people who say that the reason is that when this colonial city was founded there was a strong racial segregation between the Mayan natives and the white people arriving from Europe. They wanted the city of Merida Yucatan to be inhabited only by whites.
Merida Yucatan, also called the White City, was founded in 1542 by the Spanish explorer Francisco de Montejo. It was originally the Mayan City of T’ho (Toh). T’ho was an important Mayan city located on what is now the Main Square, downtown Merida Mexico. The Spaniards forced the Mayan people, to dismantle all the temples and pyramids built there.
Main Square Merida Yucatan - They used the huge stones as the foundation for the Cathedral of San Ildefonso (1556-1599); the oldest cathedral on the American Continent. The stones were also used for other buildings around the now main square. The exact origin of its nickname “The White City” is not very clear, some people claim that it is due to the old buildings that were white washed with a white lime mixture, others say that it is because the city was always kept very clean. Also there are people who say that the reason is that when this colonial city was founded there was a strong racial segregation between the Mayan natives and the white people arriving from Europe. They wanted the city of Merida Yucatan to be inhabited only by whites.
Floral and Fauna
Gastronomy
Merida Yucatan has always been and still is a very peaceful and safe place to visit and live in. With a current population of almost one million, it is still safe to take a stroll downtown or Paseo de Montejo in the middle of the night. Most restaurants close their doors after midnight, so you will still find people on the streets going home after a late dinner. You will also see police cars patrolling the streets day and night.
VCL - Gran Museo del Mundo Maya de Mérida
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