Ask any tourist who think that, in Mexico, when they hear "and most will say, Acapulco, Cancun, Puerto Vallarta for sun lovers are. The more tourist destinations because of their location on the sea. Mexico City is known for its lively markets, cafes, culture and historical sites known. But there is another goal that is increasingly popular with tourists and the Mexican people themselves. ... The city of Merida, a place that offers thethe authentic taste of Mexico, right in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Known as the "White City" because of many buildings painted white Merida, originally founded by a Spanish explorer Francisco de Montejo, 6 Januar 1542 Merida is a great Mayan city built as I have known. Today, Merida is the modern capital and largest city in the Mexican state of Yucatan and the Yucatan peninsula. It is considered one of the most peaceful and safe in Mexico, despite thegrowing population of 1,658,210. Its geographical position makes it an ideal starting point for those of surrounding villages, Mayan pyramids, haciendas and beaches to explore love. The people of Merida and Yucatan are warm and hospitable and very proud of their heritage.
This charming colonial city has much to do and see. Paseo Montejo Merida is the main street, lined with beautiful old buildings, monuments and exquisite villas of the 19th Century. A horse drawn carriage will take youback in time at historical sites, such as exploring the Cathedral of San Ildefonso, built in 1561 - 1599, the oldest cathedral in the Americas. Directly opposite the town hall was built in 1735. On the south side stands the Casa de Montejo, the former residence of the conqueror of Yucatan, built 1542 craft markets and street shows pride Yucatan dress, dance, music and folklore, and the shape of the living transmission of Merida.
There are nearly a dozen hotels and bedB in the city of Merida. Some of the newest hotels, like Hotel Casa San Angel, clearly old-world charm with modern amenities including plasma TV and internet combined. This jewel of a hotel at a glance when you walk in and see the beauty of Mexican architecture and decor, and enjoy the home cooking of the Yucatan. No reason to go on Saturday night fun for you! Outside, the road traffic on the closedWeekend so you can sit and enjoy the colorful traditional Mexican dance and song. And all free! Along the same road for a wonderful market, where local traders sell traditional crafts can go for a walk.
Merida great location allows visitors to wonderful day trips to take the world famous Mayan pyramids, beaches, colonial towns, caves and cenotes, which are only 1-2 hours drive, on the Yucatan peninsula. The fishing village of Progreso, and quietBeaches is a journey even shorter to the north coast of the Gulf of Mexico. Here you the delicious fresh fish in the Gulf region and captured grilled to perfection. Southwest of Merida, on the coast is the village of Celestun, where a boat takes you to see hundreds of flamingos. From March to August this beautiful pink flamingos abandoned their nests in the Reserve Rio Lagartos and Celestun fly to the plankton rich waters of eating there, creating an island of pink.
Aeast of Merida, the famous Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza, from 1553 years are only one of the ruined sites accessible to tourists. On July 7, 2007, this pyramid is one of the new seven wonders of the world called, putting Yucatan eyes of the world. The town of Cuzama is the place to go to "see cenotes, sinkholes like natural caves. A horse-drawn carriage through rail routes for the adventurous there are three cenotes. Visiting a cenote is aAdventure in itself! For sure-footed, climb steep stairs into an underground cavern full of stalactites and stalagmites glorious. You can swim in crystal clear fresh water deep enough to swim in the rocky ledges of the walls. The sun peeps through the holes in the head is enough light to see the spectacular landscape.
The drive from Merida, Yucatan shows across the landscape, the lives of local people in their villagesand cities. Many live in huts made of straw and then roofed a result of sales of life and vegetables that are on a side street, or fishing. Inside the huts are used instead of hammocks to sleep on mattresses because sleeping in cooler and can be absorbed during the day. The school is for children in Mexico, but they are required to wear uniforms and must buy their own supplies and books.
The heat, the temperature of tropical Merida is another attraction for travelers. The average annualThe temperature is a pleasant 28 degrees Celsius loads a flight of long and hard winters. In contrast to the northern regions of the world, there are only two seasons: the rainy season and dry. The Yucatan is dry season, which lasts from November to May, brings the time more enjoyable. Average temperatures are lower, as the humidity. The hot, humid rainy season from May to October and you have to bring occasional storms, like hurricanes. It could rain every day, especially along the coast,although in the summer heat of the Yucatan, cooling can be a blessing of rain.
Merida is the ideal place for short or long stays. They are found again and again to return to share experiences old or new adventures. Discover Merida ... a little something for everyone.
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