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3/7/2010
Overall rating: 7
Tourist Guide Merida:

Merida is the capital of the state of Yucatan in Mexico. This traditional city is also known as the ‘White City’, owing to the use of white paint and white limestone in its structures, depicting the brilliance of the city. It has a population of about 800,000 occupants.

Merida experiences a warm to hot humid climate with rainfall during the months of June and August. Summers can get really hot, tempered by the occasional breeze. Situated close to the sea level, Merida has a flat topography.

Fransisco De Montejo discovered Merida in 1542. A defence city in ancient times, modern Merida goes beyond the old city walls. However, the European-style houses, which are a legacy of the old times, still exist.


10/2/2012
Overall rating: 8
Merida is an enjoyable, educational, energetic and safe place to visit and live. It can be very hot the last part of April, all of May and the beginning of June before the rainy season begins. "Rainy season" is a little less hot, temperature-wise, and the rains usually pass quickly. Merida is one of the safest cities in Mexico. The Mayan influence is everywhere, which makes the area special.
Not to be missed:
Mayan Ruins
,
Cenotes
,
Plaza Grande on Sundays
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11/27/2012
Overall rating: 7
Merida is an amazing place in México. There are many places to visit there, first the Mayan places like Chichen Itza, ruta puuc, uxmal or ek balam; also you can visit Meridas downtown, it's an open air place to hear music and eat yucatecan food (it is delicious). Don't forget to visit the Cenotes!!
Not to be missed:
CENOTES
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Margo
10/24/2012
Overall rating: 8
Amazing, vibrant colonial city, near multiple Mayan towns and archeological sites. A very real experience of the Yucatan. Centro life is amazing - cultural and gastronomic opportunities abound almost every day of the year.
Not to be missed:
Zocallo
,
Mansions
,
Food
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Jan
9/30/2012
Overall rating: 10
Beach is not far, always good weather, lots of culture, national park close by, plenty of restaurants, yucatecan kitchen is excellent.
Not to be missed:
Zocallo
,
Anthropology museum
,
Paseo de Montejo
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