Merida 2-Hour Walking Tour Across the Historic Center Including Cathedral de Merida
by Estación México
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.MX$600Overview
This walking tour lasts about two hours and covers the historic center of Merida. A certified local guide leads the group across streets, squares, and colonial buildings. The tour begins at Museo Casa Montejo, a 16th-century building originally built and inhabited by the city’s first founders, where visitors spend 20 minutes learning about Merida’s early history. Next, the group visits Cathedral de Merida, the first cathedral built on the American mainland, spending 20 minutes exploring its colonial architecture. The tour continues with a 10-minute stop at El Palacio de Gobierno to view murals by Fernando Castro Pacheco that depict the history and struggles of the Maya people. Afterward, the group spends 10 minutes at an elegant Porfirian-era building representing Merida’s early 20th-century splendor. The next stop is Iglesia El Jesus, Tercera Orden, a colonial church with a Baroque altarpiece and stones taken from old Maya temples, visited for 10 minutes. The tour then passes Teatro Peon Contreras, a 19th-century theater known for hosting the First Feminist Congress in Latin America. Visitors spend 20 minutes at Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, an emblematic building combining local and Moorish-inspired architecture. The tour concludes with 20 minutes in Parque de Santa Lucia, a public square known for traditional serenades and a lively atmosphere. The guide provides cultural and historical information throughout and offers local recommendations for food and cafés. Meals, entrance fees, and private transportation are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Museo Casa Montejo
This 16th-century building was originally constructed and inhabited by the Montejo family, the city's first founders. It offers information about the earliest period of Mérida’s history and is a key historic site.
20 min
Cathedral de Merida
The first cathedral built on the American mainland, this cathedral represents a major colonial landmark in Merida with significant architectural and historic value.
20 min
El Palacio de Gobierno
This building houses murals by Fernando Castro Pacheco that illustrate the struggle and resilience of the Maya people. The visit lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Porfirian-era building
A 10-minute stop at an elegant building from the Porfirian era, which reflects the city’s prosperity at the start of the 20th century.
10 min
Iglesia El Jesus,Tercera Orden
This colonial church is known for its Baroque altarpiece and was built using stones from destroyed ancient Maya temples. It has ties to the Franciscan order.
10 min
Teatro Peon Contreras
Mérida’s most famous theater, built in the 19th century, notable for hosting the First Feminist Congress in Latin America.
Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan
An important building combining local architectural styles with Moorish influences, offering insights into Yucatán’s cultural and academic history.
20 min
Parque de Santa Lucia
A public square where visitors can enjoy live serenades and experience a festive local atmosphere.
20 min
Meeting point
We will meet in the Main Square, just in front of the Museo Casa Montejo, look for us with our pink T-shirts and umbrellas.
End point
We will finish the tour in the Santa Lucia Park, a perfect spot to enjoy the gastronomy of the city.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Merida 2-Hour Walking Tour Across the Historic Center Including Cathedral de Merida
by Estación México
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.MX$600Overview
This walking tour lasts about two hours and covers the historic center of Merida. A certified local guide leads the group across streets, squares, and colonial buildings. The tour begins at Museo Casa Montejo, a 16th-century building originally built and inhabited by the city’s first founders, where visitors spend 20 minutes learning about Merida’s early history. Next, the group visits Cathedral de Merida, the first cathedral built on the American mainland, spending 20 minutes exploring its colonial architecture. The tour continues with a 10-minute stop at El Palacio de Gobierno to view murals by Fernando Castro Pacheco that depict the history and struggles of the Maya people. Afterward, the group spends 10 minutes at an elegant Porfirian-era building representing Merida’s early 20th-century splendor. The next stop is Iglesia El Jesus, Tercera Orden, a colonial church with a Baroque altarpiece and stones taken from old Maya temples, visited for 10 minutes. The tour then passes Teatro Peon Contreras, a 19th-century theater known for hosting the First Feminist Congress in Latin America. Visitors spend 20 minutes at Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, an emblematic building combining local and Moorish-inspired architecture. The tour concludes with 20 minutes in Parque de Santa Lucia, a public square known for traditional serenades and a lively atmosphere. The guide provides cultural and historical information throughout and offers local recommendations for food and cafés. Meals, entrance fees, and private transportation are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Museo Casa Montejo
This 16th-century building was originally constructed and inhabited by the Montejo family, the city's first founders. It offers information about the earliest period of Mérida’s history and is a key historic site.
20 min
Cathedral de Merida
The first cathedral built on the American mainland, this cathedral represents a major colonial landmark in Merida with significant architectural and historic value.
20 min
El Palacio de Gobierno
This building houses murals by Fernando Castro Pacheco that illustrate the struggle and resilience of the Maya people. The visit lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Porfirian-era building
A 10-minute stop at an elegant building from the Porfirian era, which reflects the city’s prosperity at the start of the 20th century.
10 min
Iglesia El Jesus,Tercera Orden
This colonial church is known for its Baroque altarpiece and was built using stones from destroyed ancient Maya temples. It has ties to the Franciscan order.
10 min
Teatro Peon Contreras
Mérida’s most famous theater, built in the 19th century, notable for hosting the First Feminist Congress in Latin America.
Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan
An important building combining local architectural styles with Moorish influences, offering insights into Yucatán’s cultural and academic history.
20 min
Parque de Santa Lucia
A public square where visitors can enjoy live serenades and experience a festive local atmosphere.
20 min
Meeting point
We will meet in the Main Square, just in front of the Museo Casa Montejo, look for us with our pink T-shirts and umbrellas.
End point
We will finish the tour in the Santa Lucia Park, a perfect spot to enjoy the gastronomy of the city.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.