Parque de Santa Lucía

Parque de Santa Lucía: Our most recommended tours and activities

Private Merida City Tour - Best Rated

Private Merida City Tour - Best Rated

The walking tour in Merida aims to make you'r experience the most likeable possible in your city, our job is to introduce you to the city with our history, traditions, and local folklore that you can only experience by walking. Our guides will always try the best to put a smile on your face and at the same time teach you about this wonderful city in Mexico! The best way to get to know the best of Merida with a local and in a budget friendly way and focusing only on you! Visit Parque de Santa Lucía, Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, where we will learn about the mexican education system and the intellectual people who created this university. Next, we go to Teatro Peon Contreras, a historic theater located in the city of Mérida, Mexico. Built in the late 19th century, the theater is one of the oldest in the country and is considered a cultural landmark. It is named after the famous Mexican actor and playwright, José Peón Contreras. After that we will relax at Parque Hidalgo. The park is filled with lush green trees, colourful flowers, and a variety of birds. Next we visit Catedral de Mérida, oldest cathedral in the continent and a wonder of eclectic architecture. We will proceed with visiting Plaza Grande, Museo Casa Montejo and Museo Palacio de la Musica.

Private Merida Street Food + Historic City Tour - Best Rated

Private Merida Street Food + Historic City Tour - Best Rated

A city tour in Mérida, Mexico offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the rich history, culture, and gastronomy of the Yucatán peninsula, all of this with your own private tour guide. Your tour begins in the heart of Mérida's historical city center. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you'll embark on a walking tour through the charming streets lined with colonial architecture. As you stroll along, your guide will share fascinating stories and insights about the city's past, pointing out significant landmarks such as the Plaza Grande, the Cathedral of Mérida, and the Palacio de Gobierno. Discover both the most iconic and the best hidden spots of the vibrant heart of Mérida, where locals and visitors gather to soak in the lively atmosphere. Marvel at the grandeur of the Church of El Jesus, a centuries-old masterpiece that showcases a fusion of architectural styles. Step inside and be awed by the intricate religious artwork that adorns its walls. As you continue your journey, you'll encounter the Palacio de Gobierno, a majestic government palace adorned with ornate carvings and housing captivating murals that depict the history and culture of Yucatán. The Casa de Montejo, a magnificent mansion, will transport you back in time with its colonial-era architecture and fascinating stories of the Montejo family, the founders of Mérida. Throughout the tour, knowledgeable guides will regale you with captivating tales and insights, bringing the history of Mérida to life. You'll gain a deeper appreciation for the city's cultural heritage and After immersing yourself in the city's history, it's time to delve into the vibrant gastronomy of the Yucatán peninsula. Your guide will lead you to the bustling local markets, where you'll be introduced to a world of flavors and aromas. These markets are a hub of activity, offering a wide variety of fresh produce, spices, and traditional ingredients unique to the region. During the tour, you'll have the chance to sample a variety of local foods and delicacies. From traditional Yucatecan dishes like cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork) and panuchos (tortillas filled with beans and topped with meat and vegetables) to refreshing beverages like horchata (a rice-based drink) and jamaica (hibiscus tea), your taste buds will be treated to an array of flavors. Your guide will explain the significance of each dish and its cultural importance within the Yucatecan cuisine. They will also provide recommendations on the best places to try these dishes in the future, ensuring you have a memorable culinary experience during your time in Mérida. All of that with a private tour guide that will be answering all of your questions and tailor to your preferences!

Tour the great city of Mérida, Yucatán

Tour the great city of Mérida, Yucatán

-we will visit places like the Central building of the University of Yucatán, cradle of feminism in Mexico -Santa Lucía Park and its traditional Yucatecan trova serenade -Hidalgo Park where you will see one of the best examples of architecture in the city, from European to Mayan stones - the main square with its buildings including the majestic cathedral of San Idelfonso, the house of Montejo, the Government Palace where the murals of the great artist Fernando Castro Pacheco are located.

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Parque de Santa Lucía: Our most recommended tours and activities

Private Merida City Tour - Best Rated

Private Merida City Tour - Best Rated

The walking tour in Merida aims to make you'r experience the most likeable possible in your city, our job is to introduce you to the city with our history, traditions, and local folklore that you can only experience by walking. Our guides will always try the best to put a smile on your face and at the same time teach you about this wonderful city in Mexico! The best way to get to know the best of Merida with a local and in a budget friendly way and focusing only on you! Visit Parque de Santa Lucía, Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, where we will learn about the mexican education system and the intellectual people who created this university. Next, we go to Teatro Peon Contreras, a historic theater located in the city of Mérida, Mexico. Built in the late 19th century, the theater is one of the oldest in the country and is considered a cultural landmark. It is named after the famous Mexican actor and playwright, José Peón Contreras. After that we will relax at Parque Hidalgo. The park is filled with lush green trees, colourful flowers, and a variety of birds. Next we visit Catedral de Mérida, oldest cathedral in the continent and a wonder of eclectic architecture. We will proceed with visiting Plaza Grande, Museo Casa Montejo and Museo Palacio de la Musica.

Private Merida Street Food + Historic City Tour - Best Rated

Private Merida Street Food + Historic City Tour - Best Rated

A city tour in Mérida, Mexico offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the rich history, culture, and gastronomy of the Yucatán peninsula, all of this with your own private tour guide. Your tour begins in the heart of Mérida's historical city center. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, you'll embark on a walking tour through the charming streets lined with colonial architecture. As you stroll along, your guide will share fascinating stories and insights about the city's past, pointing out significant landmarks such as the Plaza Grande, the Cathedral of Mérida, and the Palacio de Gobierno. Discover both the most iconic and the best hidden spots of the vibrant heart of Mérida, where locals and visitors gather to soak in the lively atmosphere. Marvel at the grandeur of the Church of El Jesus, a centuries-old masterpiece that showcases a fusion of architectural styles. Step inside and be awed by the intricate religious artwork that adorns its walls. As you continue your journey, you'll encounter the Palacio de Gobierno, a majestic government palace adorned with ornate carvings and housing captivating murals that depict the history and culture of Yucatán. The Casa de Montejo, a magnificent mansion, will transport you back in time with its colonial-era architecture and fascinating stories of the Montejo family, the founders of Mérida. Throughout the tour, knowledgeable guides will regale you with captivating tales and insights, bringing the history of Mérida to life. You'll gain a deeper appreciation for the city's cultural heritage and After immersing yourself in the city's history, it's time to delve into the vibrant gastronomy of the Yucatán peninsula. Your guide will lead you to the bustling local markets, where you'll be introduced to a world of flavors and aromas. These markets are a hub of activity, offering a wide variety of fresh produce, spices, and traditional ingredients unique to the region. During the tour, you'll have the chance to sample a variety of local foods and delicacies. From traditional Yucatecan dishes like cochinita pibil (slow-roasted pork) and panuchos (tortillas filled with beans and topped with meat and vegetables) to refreshing beverages like horchata (a rice-based drink) and jamaica (hibiscus tea), your taste buds will be treated to an array of flavors. Your guide will explain the significance of each dish and its cultural importance within the Yucatecan cuisine. They will also provide recommendations on the best places to try these dishes in the future, ensuring you have a memorable culinary experience during your time in Mérida. All of that with a private tour guide that will be answering all of your questions and tailor to your preferences!

Tour the great city of Mérida, Yucatán

Tour the great city of Mérida, Yucatán

-we will visit places like the Central building of the University of Yucatán, cradle of feminism in Mexico -Santa Lucía Park and its traditional Yucatecan trova serenade -Hidalgo Park where you will see one of the best examples of architecture in the city, from European to Mayan stones - the main square with its buildings including the majestic cathedral of San Idelfonso, the house of Montejo, the Government Palace where the murals of the great artist Fernando Castro Pacheco are located.

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