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Founded in 1542 by Francisco de Montejo the Younger, the city of Merida is known today as an important business and manufacturing center. Nonetheless, the city is better known for its distinctive cultural identity and laid-back atmosphere. You can explore the many nearby archaeological sites, stay at one of many haciendas, or just stroll around the beautiful historic center and admire the city's colonial legacy. |
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| ESSENCE OF THE AREA |
| Merida is known as "The White City" for its whitewashed colonial buildings as well as for the traditional garb locals are known to wear. This city - set on the ruins of a large Mayan settlement - is the state capital of Yucatán and considered the intellectual, artistic, and cultural center of the Yucatán Peninsula. Throughout the course of time, this city has had more interaction with Europe than any other place in the country. This contributes to the city's distinctive cultural and political identity.
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| RECOMMENDED STAY |
| You will need to spend at least two nights in Mérida in order to experience the diverse attractions the city has to offer.
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| MUST SEE |
| Plaza de Armas, Cathedral, Government Palace, Municipal Palace, Casa de Montejo, Parque Cepeda, Municipal Market, Museum of Anthropology and History, National Museum of Popular Art, Santa Lucia Church, San Juan Arch, Paseo de Montejo, Hacienda Yaxcopoil, Celestún, Chichen Itza, Kabah, Uxmal |
| DRIVING DISTANCES AND TIMES |
From
Merida to:
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Distance
in Kilometers:
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Journey:
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| Campeche |
177
km |
2.5
hours |
| Cancun |
317
km |
4
hours |
| Mexico
City |
1332
km |
18.5
hours |
| Oaxaca |
1173
km |
19
hours |
| Palenque |
545
km |
8
hours |
| Puebla |
1209
km |
16
hours |
| San
Cristobal de las Casas |
735
km |
11
hours |
| Tuxtla
Gutierrez |
829
km |
13
hours |
| Veracruz |
1056
km |
15
hours |
| Villahermosa |
564
km |
8
hours |
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