Walking through the streets of Merida is like walking in an overturned palette...

🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽Merida is the capital of Yucatán, Mexico. It is located in the northwest corner of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is a fusion of Mayan culture and Spanish colonial culture. It is safe and livable. It is an excellent starting point for exploring Mayan civilization.

Must-see attractions[Rainbow][Rainbow][Rainbow]

- Merida Cathedral: Built in the late 16th century using stones from nearby Mayan ruins, it is the oldest cathedral in the Americas and is full of historical charm.
- Government Palace: It has a French 19th century architectural style and has murals inside that showcase the history of Yucatan, which is worth seeing.
- Mayan World Museum: The museum has a rich collection of sculptures, pottery, etc., which vividly shows the daily life of the Mayans and helps you gain a deeper understanding of Mayan culture. Tickets are 150 pesos, closed on Tuesdays.
- Montejo House Museum: It was once the residence of General Francisco Montejo, the conqueror of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is open to the public free of charge and visitors can experience the architectural style and living atmosphere of the time.

Tour route 👣👣👣

- One-day tour: In the morning, stroll through the old town and visit the Merida Cathedral and the Government Palace; in the afternoon, go to the Montejo House Museum; in the evening, feel the lively atmosphere and taste delicious food in the Grand Plaza.
- Multi-day tours: In addition to the above attractions, you can also arrange a day to visit the Mayan World Museum; you can also take a day trip to the surrounding Mayan ruins, such as Chichen Itza, Uxmal, etc.

Traffic Guide 🚗🚗🚗

- External transportation: You can first arrive in Mexico City and then transfer to Merida.
- Internal transportation: City buses are cheap but the routes are complicated; taxis are convenient and it is recommended to use taxi apps; renting a car and driving yourself gives you more freedom and makes it easy to travel to nearby attractions.

Accommodation recommendations 🏠🏠🏠

- Hotels in the Old Town: convenient for sightseeing, full of historical atmosphere, but with higher prices.
- Homestay: You can experience local life and it is cost-effective. You can choose it through the homestay booking platform.

Special food 🥤🍹🍷

- Tortillas: A traditional Mexican food with a variety of fillings, such as meat, vegetables, beans, etc.
- Slow-roasted whole pig: a specialty dish, the pork is roasted until the skin is golden and crispy, and the meat is tender and juicy.
- Ceviche: Fresh fish marinated with lime juice, chili peppers, onions, etc., has a refreshing taste.

Notes⭕️⭕️⭕️

- The official language of Mexico is Spanish. Learning some daily expressions will make communication easier.
- Respect local cultural customs and dress appropriately when visiting churches and other religious sites.
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and other sun protection products and take sun protection measures.