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Merida, the vibrant capital city of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, is a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty. In this video, we will explore some of the best things to do in Merida.
Our first stop is the Gran Plaza, the heart of the city and a great place to start your Merida adventure. Visitors can take a tour of the historic buildings, admire the beautiful architecture, and learn about the city's fascinating history.
The Palacio de Gobierno features beautiful murals that depict the history and culture of the Yucatan Peninsula, offering a fascinating insight into the region's rich heritage.
For a deeper understanding of Mayan history and culture, visit the Mayan World Museum, which offers a comprehensive overview of the Mayan civilization.
Nature enthusiasts will love the Celestun Wildlife Refuge, a protected area that is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including flamingos, pelicans, and crocodiles.
Merida is renowned for its delicious Mexican cuisine, from street tacos to sumptuous seafood dishes. Visitors can enjoy these culinary delights at the many local restaurants and cafes.
Take a day trip to the magical yellow town of Izamal, a charming colonial town known for its stunning architecture, beautiful gardens, and vibrant cultural scene.
Shopping enthusiasts will love the Lucas Galvez Market, a bustling marketplace that offers a wide variety of local products, including fresh produce, handmade crafts, and traditional textiles.
Art lovers will appreciate a visit to the Museum of Contemporary Art, which showcases the work of some of Mexico's most talented contemporary artists.
Beach lovers will enjoy a trip to Progreso, a pristine beach destination that offers white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a laid-back atmosphere.
Sports fans can catch Venados F.C. in action, the local soccer team that plays in the Liga de Ascenso.
History buffs will appreciate a visit to the ruins in the archeological city of Dzibilchaltun, a fascinating ancient Mayan site that dates back to the 6th century BC.
Overall, Merida offers a wealth of cultural, natural, and historical attractions, making it the perfect destination for travelers.
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We Found Merida’s BEST Local Street Food! 😍 Market & City Tour + Ruins of Dzibilchaltún! (Mexico)
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MERIDA, MEXICO | 8 Incredible Things To Do In & Around Mérida
Mérida, Mexico is located in the northwest of the beautiful Yucatan State. It’s the state capital and widely known as the safest city in Mexico. But what attracts most visitors is its thriving food and cultural scene. With an interesting mix of Mayan and colonial culture, Mérida is encircled by ancient temples, sacred cenotes, and colorful streets with colonial mansions. In this video, we share our top 8 things you SHOULD do in Mérida, Mexico.
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Oaxaca City vs. Merida, Yucatan (Which is the better choice to live or travel?) Mexico Vlog
So many places, so little time! We hear a lot of hype about Oaxaca and after spending 1.5 months in Merida, we had to get over here to explore the city that was called 'the best in the world' by Travel & Leisure voters in 2020.
We get a lot of questions and see a lot of comments about both of these amazing cities in Mexico, so we decided to break down our favorite things about each place, as well as our least favorite. We compared them in several different categories that we think are pretty important. Ultimately, in our opinion there some of the world's best cities in one of the world's best countries!
You can't go wrong either way, but hopefully, this will help you make a decision if you're limited on travel time or can only try one for now. We're sure it won't be an easy decision!
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We're towards the end of spending 3 weeks in the lovely city of Oaxaca, the rest of our month in Oaxaca will be spent on the coast so stay tuned for that. Before coming to Oaxaca, we spent 3 weeks exploring Chiapas.Palenque, San Cristobal de las Casas, and more! Lots more content to come from there as well. In the near future, we're heading to Mexico City to begin exploring Central Mexico! We're beyond excited because we've heard some amazing things. Stay safe, happy travels and we hope to see you on the road!
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2:48 Food scenes
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6:33 Walkability
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Mexico's Safest City Explored! 🇲🇽 Things to Do in Mérida Mexico
Welcome to Merida, Mexico! Today we are exploring Mexico's safest city- Merida. We are on a mission to explore every state in the USA and Mexico, and we're excited to share our first video of our series on the state of Yucatan.
In our Merida travel guide, we'll take you on a tour of the beautiful city of Merida, located in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula. You'll learn about the must-do activities in Merida, as well as some off the beaten path activities that you won't find in any other travel guide.
We'll also dive into the rich history and fun facts about this vibrant city during our first time here. From the colorful architecture to a hidden cenote, there's so much to explore in Merida.
If you're planning a trip to Merida, or just looking for some travel inspiration, this video is for you. So sit back, relax, and join us on our adventure through Merida, Mexico.
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0:00 Intro
1:11 Catedral de San Ildefonso
2:35 Museo de Merida and some history on Merida
3:27 Museo Casa Montejo
5:28 Why Merida is Mexico’s safest city
6:10 Where to eat in Merida
7:04 Guayabera shopping
8:39 About Miles4Migrants
9:56 Paseo Montejo and why Merida was the world’s wealthiest city
11:09 Montejo 495
13:01 Merida Anthropology and History museum
13:54 Touching on Merida’s dark past
15:43 An unsuspecting cenote...
16:28 The BEST airbnb in Merida!
18:32 Plaza Santa Lucia and the “kissing” benches
19:32 Thursday night show in Plaza Santa Lucia
20:09 Outro
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The ULTIMATE Mérida, Mexico FOOD tour! (Trying 10+ traditional Yucatán dishes)
Mérida and the Yucatán Peninsula are known for having some unique food items, many of which have Mayan influences. So we spent a few days going on the ultimate Mérida food tour, with the goal of trying as many Yucatán dishes as possible (12 to be exact)!
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00:00 Introduction
00:45 Trying Salbutes, Panuchos, and Relleno Negro at Taqueria la Lupita
04:30 Exploring Mercado Lucas de Galvez
07:07 Trying Kibis
08:35 Trying Sopa de Lima, Queso Relleno, and Cochinita Pibil at Manjar Blanco
13:00 Trying Castacan at Wayan’e
15:28 Trying Papadzules and Poc Chuc at La Chaya Maya
18:28 Trying Huevos Motuleños at Maiz, Canela y Cilantro
20:53 Mérida on a Saturday night!
21:22 Trying Marquesitas
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Where to eat in Merida Mexico 2024 | Best food in Merida
Let's be honest a huge part of any trip is the food and Merida Mexico does not let you down. In this video we'll show you the best food in Merida and where to eat in Merida in 2023. There is so much to do in Merida, but trying regional Yucatan food should be at the top of your list. There's always the classics like tacos and tortas, but also try things like panuchos and salbutes. With our guide it will be impossible to have a bad meal in Merida!
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00:04:28 La Chaya Maya
00:05:02 Manjar Blanco
00:05:37 Museo de la Gastronomia Yucateca
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Is MERIDA worth visiting? (it got bad...)
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Merida Mexico: 10 Things You Should Know About Merida
We thought we were wholly familiar with Mexico after traveling around the country for several months. Then we arrived in Merida. It wasn't what we expected, and there were many things that surprised us about this amazing city. We learned so much about this city and we want to share what we learned about the city with you. Here are 10 amazing facts about Merida, Mexico.
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Eating like a LOCAL in Mérida, Mexico - 13 Yucatán Dishes to Try 🌮🇲🇽
Welcome to Merida, Mexico, the vibrant capital of the Yucatan Peninsula - a region renowned for its rich culinary traditions and one of the most influential Mexican street food capitals. In this video, we take you on a Yucatan food tour, showcasing the 13 must-try Yucatan dishes that every foodie should taste when visiting Merida.
From the tangy sopa de lima to the savory salbutes, we'll show you where to eat in Merida and uncover the cultural significance behind each dish. Whether you're looking for bustling food markets or sit-down restaurants, we've got you covered with insider tips on where to find the best Yucatan food.
So come with us as we explore the flavors and ingredients that make Yucatan cuisine so unique and celebrated. This Yucatan food tour is the perfect guide for discovering the diverse and delicious cuisine of the region. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or simply curious about trying new flavors, get ready to taste the best of Yucatan cuisine in the heart of Merida.
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0:50 Lechón
2:29 Castacán
5:19 Chilibul
6:16 Agua de Chaya
7:02 Cochinita Pibil and Panuchos
7:29 Relleno Negro and Salbutes
8:25 Caballero Pobre
9:01 Papadzules
10:24 Sopa de Lima
10:59 Queso Relleno
12:39 Marquesitas
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Guía de 10 imperdibles de Mérida, Yucatán
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Merida Yucatan Travel Guide | The Safest City in Mexico
Hello guys 😉 here is my Merida Travel Guide. This beautiful city is located in the state of Yucatan, Mexico. Merida is awesome! There's so much to see in this city. It's near some of the most breathtaking mayan cities like Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Mayapan. In this video I show you all the things I did. I explored the historic center of Merida, I went to a beautiful Hacienda to have a relaxing day, I also visited 3 mayan cities and 3 cenotes. It was such a magical trip 😃 I really enjoyed visiting Merida. Have you ever been to Merida? Let me know in the comments. I hope you enjoy this video.
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What TO DO and SEE in Merida Mexico (BEST DAY)
Looking for what to so and see in Merida Yucatan Mexico? You’ve come to the right place! Merida Mexico is the safest city in Mexico and is also the second safest city in all of the Americas!
There are plenty of things to do and see in Merida Yucatan Mexico. So much so, that Merida Yucatan Mexico is the second most popular place to live in Mexico for expats, and has been said to be the best place to live in Mexico. Seems like a lot of accolades for one city, so we took to the streets to see if Merida Yucatan is really all that and a bag of tostiesquites!
Come along with us as we tour Merida on foot - walking through local markets, tasting regional Yucatecan cuisine, marveling at all the colonial architecture, learning history, exploring the Paseo de Montejo, and so much more! You MUST WATCH until THE END - I promise the FOOD will be worth it!
We hope you enjoy this video of what to so and see in Merida Yucatan Mexico and will use it as a Merida Guide when planning your trip to Merida Yucatan -we sure did enjoy making it! Thanks for watching!
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Mérida – Welcome to the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan. While much of the peninsula is famed for its resorts, Mérida is the epicentre of Yucatan culture, history and pride.
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The peaceful paradise, #Mérida, features a blend of colonial houses and Mayan ruins between which the city shares its heritage. Begin your #vacation at Plaza Grande and #explore the surrounding pastel streets filled with architectural treasures and cool parks.
Mérida’s many museums cover everything from Yucatan song to the folk arts of Mexico. The Museum of The City of Mérida charts the rich and sometimes turbulent history of Yucatan’s capital. #Visit the Yucatan’s Anthropology and History Museum and nearby, the Great Museum of the Mayan World which creates a striking contrast to Mérida’s historic streetscapes.
Mérida is surrounded by ancient Mayan cities such as Dzibilchaltun, Mayapan, Uxmal, and Chichén Itza. The Yucatan Peninsula has an incredible network of over 6000 cenotes. Some, such as the Sacred Cenote of Chichén Itza, were considered portals to the afterlife.
Mérida is undoubtedly one of the coolest and most cultural cities in Mexico.
For now, we hope you enjoy watching this #travel #guide as much as we enjoyed making it.
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0:00 - Merida
0:28 - Plaza Grande
0:45 - Casa de Montejo
1:05 - Merida Cathedral
1:23 - Contemporary Art Museum
1:40 - Hidalgo Park
2:01 - The Jose Peon Contreras Theatre
2:32 - Paseo De Montejo
2:50 - Casa Montes Molina
3:17 - Museum of The City of Merida
3:29 - Anthropology and History Museum
3:42 - The Great Museum of the Mayan World
4:13 - Casa Frederick Catherwood
4:35 - Dzibilchaltun Ruins
4:44 - Mayapan
5:10 - Puuc
5:31 - Chichen Itza
6:07 - Calcehtok
6:24 - Sacred Cenote of Chichen Itza
7:00 - Merida
Most Visitors Overlook Dzibilchaltún's Rarest Treasures
Just 10 miles north of Mérida, Dzibilchaltún is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Yucatán, Mexico. The site is often thought of as a little brother to larger ceremonial centers like Chichén Itzá or Uxmal, but this is far from the whole story.
Given that people still live just a couple hundred meters from the ancient temples of their ancestors, Dzibilchaltún is one of the longest continuously inhabited settlements in the entire American continent.
The Temple of the Seven Dolls is the most famous structure in Dzibilchaltún. The striking temple received its name when in the 1950s archaeologists discovered seven small figures buried within the structure.
Aside from its architectural beauty, the temple is also famous for its sunrise on the spring equinox (March 21), during which the sun passes directly through its doorway. This event typically attracts thousands of spectators.
After the Xlacah cenote and a colonial-era chapel, most visitors don't often venture much deeper into the site — making quick work of Dzibilchaltún and limiting their visit to around an hour or so.
But behind Dzibilchaltún’s central plaza and off the beaten path of the Sac-Be lay several structures of great interest, including residential complexes and even a Mesoamerican Ballcourt.
Walking through these jungle paths is fun and affords the opportunity to come upon structures few ever see, to say nothing of the site's exuberant wildlife. Some of the most stunning birds commonly seen at Dzibilchaltún include Yucatán Jays and the Mot Mot or Pajaro T’Ho.
Archaeologists are currently working in the southwest quadrant of the site to restore several large structures, including Temple 46, which appears to date to the 8th or 9th century.
These structures bear evidence of having been erected atop older existing temples, a practice widespread in Mesoamerica. Note the niches on the facade, which were almost surely decorated with stucco masks depicting either the rain god Chaac, the sky god Itzamná, or the sun god Kín.
Because this type of ornamentation was made of stucco, relatively few examples of these types of masks survive to this day… though for example those in nearby Acanceh, as well as in Kohunlich Quintana Roo are remarkably well preserved. Like the rest of the temple, these masks would have been covered in plaster and painted in bright colors… nothing like the “ruins” we see today.
Within Dzibilchaltún’ss structures, archaeologists have found interior chambers with puzzling inscriptions.
For example, back in 1989, archaeologists found a tomb belonging to, and forgive my Mayan, Kalonché Uk’uuw Chan Chaahk or “Lord of the Dominion of the Ka’n in Ho.”
This is puzzling as the logical conclusion is that the lord of T’Ho resided and was buried in Dzibilchaltún… not T’Ho (ancient Mérida) itself.
Since that time, other inscriptions making reference to this lineage have been found, including
inscriptions on stele and even on the bones of deer. Moreover, ongoing research seems only to give further credence to this view.
One possible explanation is that Dzibilchaltún is the true T’Ho (or seat of power of the Ho) and that ancient Mérida ought to be referred to as Ichcanzijó instead of using these two names interchangeably as has been the custom.
Then again, some argue Ichcanzijó held control over its surrounding region, especially during the post-Classic, while others argue this role belonged to Dzibilchaltún, or perhaps even Caucel or Komchen.
But as with all archaeological sources, it is important to understand that what we see is but a snapshot in time and not the full story.
By the time Europeans arrived in Yucatán and after the fall of the league of Mayapán, the area surrounding Mérida — including Dzibilchaltún — was part of a chiefdom called Chakan, ruled by a lord living in Caucel.
Admittance to the archaeological site also includes the remarkable onsite museum, which houses several impressive artifacts.
Entrance to Dziblichatún costs 282 pesos but is free for Yucatecan residents on Sundays. The site's facilities are quite good with clean bathrooms, lockers, and ample parking for 25 pesos.
Though it is sad that it's no longer possible to climb or enter the Temple of the Seven Dolls, most of the structures at Dzibilchaltún do not have this restriction. On a personal note, being from Mérida, Dzibilchaltún has always seemed comforting and reassuring… like some sort of totem of permanence… it was here long before I got here and will hopefully always be.
NOTE: All aerial footage of Dzibilchaltún was filmed from outside the site itself and digitally enhanced.
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Palenque, Merida & Playa del Carmen - Mexico tour days 10 - 15
We had to set off early for Palenque to avoid traffic jams caused by armed union activists who had blocked roads to demand contributions to their strike fund. En route we stopped at Aqua Azul and Cascadas de Miso-ha waterfalls. We swam and were able to walk behind the second waterfall. Our choice for the options available for the day was a visit to the archeological site at Pelenque where our guide gave us some more insights into the Mayan world. The Palenque site is unusual for the burial chamber under the pyramid of the inscription and the collection of interconnecting buildings called The Palace, the comb like constructions on the temple of the sun and the temple of the cross. It is also interesting to see where the jungle has grown back over other temples such as the Groupo Norte and the Complex of the Bats. We then travelled to Merida by bus. We opted for the trip to Acanceh with its pyramid beside the modern main square and then on to a ruined sisal hacienda Chunkanan. We viewed Merida's Posh district Paseo de Monjejo and watched some typical Yucatan music and dance. The following day we set off for Playa del Carmen via the huge Mayan site Chichen Itza with its central pyramid El Castillo and ball courts. We had a swim in the amazing Il Kil centoe before reaching Playa del Carmen with it's Caribbean night life for our final dinner.
Merida Day Trip to HOMUN (TOWN of 600 CENOTES)
Are you in Merida Yucatan and looking to take a Merida Day Trip? In this video we take you on the best day trip from Merida Mexico to Homun Yucatan.
Located 1 hour south of Merida Yucatan, Homun Yucatan is known as having the best cenotes in Mexico. There are over 600 cenotes in Homun with 35 being accessible to the public! This Merida day trip is bound to cool you off and put a smile on your face. We explore 4 of the 35 cenotes with Samy and Jesus, each one so unique!
Come along with us on our Merida day trip, the best day trip from Merida to hang out with us in the best cenotes in Yucatan!
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