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Mérida
is the beautiful capital of the Yucatán state and is the cultural
and intellectual center of this region. Known in its heyday as the
Paris of the Yucátan, where the barons of the henequen trade
built their mansions, Mérida is a city that has a blend of
French, Moorish and Spanish architecture. A visit here will teach
you about the history and culture of the Yucatán. Since it’s
a much larger city than Cancun it has more to offer in the way of
museums, restaurants, shops, theaters, universities, schools and historical
buildings. However, it also has more traffic and noise, which can
be a shock after the quiet beaches along the coast. The Centro Histórico
(Historic Center) is where you will find many of the older, stately
buildings and mansions including the stately Casa de Montejo, built
in 1542 and the Renaissance style Cathedral, home to the second largest
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dubbed the Yucatán’s Champs-Elysées, is a 10-block
street lined with the many opulent mansions built in the 18th century.
There are also a number of lovely parks and fine museums located throughout
the city. The hotels and restaurants are world class, offering the
very best of Mexican and Yucatecán hospitality and cuisine
while the open-air market offers the excellent shopping at the best
prices anywhere on the peninsula. |
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