Exploring the Colonial Splendor of Mérida: A 2-Hour Walking Tour
This two-hour walking tour of Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, will take you through the city's vibrant streets and plazas, giving you a glimpse into the culture and history of this beautiful city.
The tour will begin at the Plaza Grande (20.96700, -89.62250), the main square of Mérida. Here, you can admire the grand architecture of the Palacio Municipal and the Catedral de San Ildefonso, as well as the many shops and restaurants that line the square.
From the Plaza Grande, you will head south to the Plaza de la Independencia (20.96500, -89.62250), where you can find the Monumento a la Patria and the Palacio de Gobierno. This is a great spot to take a break and enjoy a snack or a cup of coffee.
Next, you will head east to the Plaza de Santa Lucia (20.96400, -89.62100), where you can find the Iglesia de Santa Lucia and the Casa de Montejo. This is a great spot to take a few photos and admire the colonial architecture.
From the Plaza de Santa Lucia, you will head north to the Plaza de San Juan (20.96700, -89.62100), where you can find the Iglesia de San Juan and the Casa de Montejo. This is a great spot to take a few photos and admire the colonial architecture.
From the Plaza de San Juan, you will head west to the Plaza de la Paz (20.96700, -89.61900), where you can find the Iglesia de la Paz and the Casa de Montejo. This is a great spot to take a few photos and admire the colonial architecture.
From the Plaza de la Paz, you will head north to the Plaza de la Libertad (20.96900, -89.61900), where you can find the Monumento a la Libertad and the Casa de Montejo. This is a great spot to take a few photos and admire the colonial architecture.
From the Plaza de la Libertad, you will head east to the Plaza de la Reforma (20.96900, -89.62100), where you can find the Monumento a la Reforma and the Casa de Montejo. This is a great spot to take a few photos and admire the colonial architecture.
Finally, you will head north to the Plaza de la Constitución (20.97100, -89.62100), where you can find the Monumento a la Constitución and the Casa de Montejo. This is a great spot to take a few photos and admire the colonial architecture.
Along the way, you can also enjoy some of the city's best shopping and dining. For shopping, you can visit the Mercado Lucas de Gálvez (20.96700, -89.62100), a bustling market where you can find everything from traditional Mexican handicrafts to modern clothing. For dining, you can visit the Restaurante La Parrilla (20.96700, -89.62100), a popular spot for traditional Yucatecan cuisine.
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