The people, the trees and flowers, the music, even our hot weather, exude love!Hi Patricia, thanks so much for the comment and kind words. (Regrets? This wide avenue built in Merida’s heyday conjectures images of Paris’s Champs-Élysées. Sure, there are certainly some touristic restaurants and shops that cater to that crowd, as there are in many cities throughout Mexico, including Mexico City. The Lucas de Galvez market is something that should be experienced! I thought that your responses to Meg were right on the mark. Style and intricacy vary greatly – I spend a lot of time examining women’s embroidery without staring. Your list was very helpful and I will be sure to do many of your suggestions!Glad to hear it was helpful! When a sudden downpour interrupts activities on the square, it’s a great place to spend time browsing.Supermarkets offer an opportunity to pick up inexpensive souvenirs, and food items often impossible to find at home. Expect to pay about 600 pesos.

If traveling around by bus, you would almost certainly have to go back to Merida to transfer to get to anywhere else, adding hours of travel time and hassle. Some of the smaller sites like Mayapan ruins, you likely won’t find any local guides there. Here you can buy a smaller Arbol de Vida (ceramic tree of life) that would be easier to transport home than the huge, intricate, very fragile ones.Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen has a couple of stores featuring high quality Mexican crafts, a good variety of mid-range products including gorgeous Talavera from Central Mexico, and a lot of touristy stuff. !There is just one thing missing, I had an awesome massage in a spa called Boho Spa. And thank you for the kind words and weighing in on this silly little debate. The Yucatan's signature dual chairs make it easy to chat with one another.Alternatively, catch up on a few emails or post to your Instagram to show your friends back home how beautiful Merida is. Muchas Gracias!Thank you. Merida is an awesome place to visit, but it’s one downside is that it can … Or maybe people like it better than the city because people speak English here and they think the run-down parts are “authentic.” Or they don’t realize that all the tour offers are three times the price of going alone and they think it’s a good deal. We found loads of street food, never had problems with sidewalks or traffic, never got caught in any tourist traps, never had any touts hassling us, loved the different Yucatecan cuisine, and found everything to be very reasonably priced. Yet we'd suggest spending at least 5-7 days in Merida in order to pursue the abundance of Merida has its own airport with regular domestic flights all throughout Mexico, in addition to international flights to Miami, Houston, Havana, and Toronto (seasonal).This is Mexico, so Mexican pesos are the currency. Yet perhaps one of the best things about Merida is its central location within the Yucatan.

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But Merida is NOT Mexico City. Merida certainly isn’t for everyone, but most people do enjoy it. )I moved from Illinois in 2015, it’s a very good State and city to live, and also it’s where you want to live, if you want to find a house let me know I can help you with it.Hey guys, great blog! So you may want to plan to grab a bite from one of the many vendors hawking freshly made plates of food. But it's the month of May tends to be the hottest month, when it's not unusual for temps to exceed 100° F (38° C).Mid-afternoon brings upon the hottest temps. Often the huipile is worn with a lacy skirt or underdress – and a folded shawl.Most towns and villages have their own style of embroidery. Have a great trip!Awesome stuff!

And there will likely be boat tours available for the remainder of the day but it’s just a matter of timing if you want to share the boat costs with other passengers. Getting tickets for a theatre night could prove to be a classy way to spend a Friday evening, or to escape the mid-day heat on a Sunday.The Peon Theatre itself is stunning, which provides an air of elegance, and is free to visit. The It's a great central spot to simply unwind. We have been voted America’s Cultural Capital for 2017, and your article beautifully explains why. to determine which site gives you the very best rate.If you're a solo traveler in Merida, hostels are a great choice. We love using Merida as a charming base to explore the Yucatan to the fullest during the day, then retreat back to Merida for more comfort, food, and fun in the evening.The possibilities of exploring the Yucatan from Merida are virtually endless. Thanks for stopping by to comment! Typically there are symphonies on most (not all) Fridays at 9:00 pm and Sundays at Noon.

But it may be difficult to do a one-way rental that begins in Tulum and ends Merida. It's only then that vehicles are blocked from the biciruta route that cuts right through the heart of Merida.Cruise on up the beautiful wide streets of Paseo de Montejo which were modeled to be like the Champs-Élysées.

I’ve taken both routes many times. And we’ve always enjoyed practicing our Spanish in Merida, only seldom coming across English speakers aside from the occasional expats.And yes, also like everywhere in the world, tours tend to cost much more than doing day trips on your own. You can also find small book selections at museums on the peninsula and at some of the larger touristy stores in Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Thank you for the great information regarding the Merida area. I’d decided based upon the sites you’re planning to see.