Loading ...Merida is the capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Yucatán and the Yucatán Peninsula. It is located in the northwest part of the state, about 35 km from the Gulf of Mexico coast. The city is also the municipal seat of the Municipality of Mérida which includes the city and the areas around it. It is a tourist pole & Traditional City that depicts the splendor of Colonial Mexico. The city is a mixture of colonial and modern styles in both cuisine and architecture. It has a lot of archeological sites to visit and if you are nature lover, this will be the perfect place for you to bring your camera with you.
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Merida used to be called the Modern Maya and it’s located in the Yucatan Peninsula to the north of the Gulf of Mexico. As one of the oldest cities in Mexico, it has a distinct Spanish colonial look and feel to it. The streets definitely feel as though you’ve stepped into time, as these are [...]
Located in Merida, La Casa Del Cheesecake is another Mexican institution that has been in business for several years. The place offers different kinds of cheescakes in very exciting flavors including one that is made with Kahlua. You can buy a whole cake or just a slice of it, to enjoy it’s wonderful flavors. While [...]
What does color signify? Is it just a play of optics? Is it just a way to make the world vibrant? Or, is is it a way to visually distinguish one thing from another? No. Color signifies meaning that has far deeper implications than just the physical aspect. Color, in the most basic definition defines [...]
1. Costa Flamingo This takes just 30 minutes to reach it from Merida. The coastline is filled with a lot of tiny beach towns successful in giving you a real Mexican experience in a very clean village where there are no immense hotels. Totally no hustle and bustle of the city. It is also perfect [...]
Hotel Hacienda Merida is a colonial historical monument way back in 1840 located in the heart of Merida city. It is an ultimate high-class boutique hotel with an amazing haven of relaxation and great entertainment. The sense of seclusion is in this eight-room hotel, with towering ceilings and two lovely courtyards. Each of the guestrooms [...]
Hacienda Petac which means “House of the Turtle Catcherâ€, is one of the oldest haciendas nestled on 200 acres in the Maya countryside outside the colonial city of Merida, Yucatan. A 17th century sisal plantation, former farmhouse built atop Mayan ruins, it has been transformed into a stylish five-bedroom hotel providing exclusive care to a [...]
Merida is the largest city and capital of Yucatan. It was founded in 1542 by three conquistadores, and built around the remnants of some Maya pyramids. The city has been continuously occupied since those days, and many scholars consider it the oldest existing human habitation in Latin America for that reason. The city is a [...]
Mexico is a bird watcher’s paradise and is the home to over 1000 of the world’s 8000 species. These are incredible numbers, and not lost on bird watching travelers around the world. Bird’s have long held a prestigious position in Mexican mythology.  For instance, it was believed when a soldier died he became a hummingbird and went to [...]
“Place where there is writing on stones”, that’s what Dzibilchaltun means. These spectacular archaeological ruins connect a direct line from Mexico’s rich history to modern times. The site offers the Temple of Seven Dolls and can be found a mere 15 minutes outside of Merida. While the ruins are stunning, what draws many to the [...]
Around the world, the days before Lent are a time to celebrate and enjoy life to the fullest. Also known as Mardi Gras, in Mexico however, Carnival is what is celebrated in the week before Ash Wednesday. While festivities differ from city to city, the overall theme is universal and the fun to be had [...]