Travel to Mexico and Make Waves in Merida Yucatan Polly Humphris - Metro
go to original June 19, 2013

Video for the Office of Tourism of the city of Merida, Yucatan (DescargaBuroCreativo)

Many visitors to Mérida treat it simply as the gateway to the wealth of Mayan ruins scattered across the Mexican state of Yucatán. But they’re missing a trick.

Mérida, the largest city of the Yucatán Peninsula, is an intriguing place to visit in its own right. It has developed a distinct cultural identity thanks to a unique combination of historical influences.

Founded by marauding Spaniards in the 16th century, its limestone stucco and paved streets have a distinct European feel.

Its Mayan heritage is alive in the guttural dialects, the pork-heavy cuisine laden with spices and beans, and the traditional guay- abera worn proudly by the men.

The city is one of the biggest of the Americas and is bursting with beautifully restored 19th-century colonial architecture. It is also considered a safe city to visit and offers a more unusual Mexican experience.

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