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1. Hacienda Yaxcopoil
- Take a step back into the time of filthy rich henequen barons at the Hacienda Yaxcopoil, a former plantation located 20 miles south of Merida, the capital of Yucatan state.
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- Castles, Palaces & Historic Buildings
- Nile Expert Tip: Hacienda Yaxcopoil offers the most authentic experience of life on a henequen plantation - not a stick...
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2. Hacienda Sotuta de Peon
- An historic sisal plantation has been put back to work at Hacienda Sotuta de Peon in southeastern Mexico near Merida where you can enjoy donkey cart rides, tours, and a dip into a refreshing cenote.
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3. Parque Kukulkan
- Parque Kukulkan is a baseball stadium in southern Merida and the home of Yucatan's baseball team, Los Leones.
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4. Poliforum Zamná
- Polifórum Zamná is a multi-purpose indoor sports arena in the southern part of Merida, where residents of Yucatan's state capital gather to watch boxing, the Mexican-style wrestling called Lucha Libre, concerts and other events.
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5. Soho Galleries
- Soho Galleries is a fine art gallery exhibiting original works by a roster of national and international artists in frequently changing exhibitions.
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6. House and Garden Tour
- The House and Garden Tour of Merida's Centro Historico gives visitors to the capital of Yucatan state a glimpse into the the history of Mexico and the contemporary lives of the residents who have rescued these historic homes.
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7. Shopping Insights
- Hankering for a souvenir in Merida? The shops in the capital of Mexico's Yucatan state have many, many to offer...hammocks and Panama hats among them.
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8. Dzibilchaltun Archeological Zone
- The Mayan ruin and cenote closest to Merida and Progreso is Dzibilchaltún, which makes it convenient for cruise ship passengers visiting Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula who don't want to make the longer trip to Chichen Itza or Uxmal.
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9. Mayapan Archeological Zone
- The Mayan city of Mayapan defeated Chichén Itzá in 1221 AD and built its own mini-version of the El Castillo, near the Ruta Puuc archeology sites south of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico.
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10. Artesanaria
- Artesanaria, an inviting shop across from Santa Lucia Park in Merida, Yucatan, is locally owned and sells beautiful, unique items from communities across Mexico.
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The Best of NileGuide
- Historical landmarks and tried-and-true tours have their place in any travel experience. But if you want to see what the locals in Merida are digging right now, check out the latest things to do. Get plugged into the contemporary pulse of Merida and see why it’s as much a lure for its present as its past.
