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1. Iglesia el Jesus
- The dignified 17th century Iglesia de Jesús in the Centro Histórico is a popular choice for weddings.
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2. Museo de Historia Natural
- The Mezozoic Gallery in Merida's Natural History Museum explains a little known fact: the meteor which crashed into the Gulf of Mexico less than 50 miles from Merida caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.
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3. Catedral de Merida
- On the Zócalo at Calles 60, between Calles 60 and 61, Historic Center Construction began in 1562 on the San Ildefonso Cathedral, a sober, Renaissance-style house of worship, which was completed in 1599 and rises 42 meters above the Zócalo.
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4. Palacio de Gobierno
- The Palacio de Gobierno houses the state tourism office and Fernando Castro Pacheco's 17 impressive murals chronicling Yucatán's history.
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5. Museo de La Ciudad (City Museum
- The City Museum tells the long and complicated history of Mérida's evolution as an important New World city, located in Mexico's southeastern state of Yucatan.
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6. MACAY - Museo de Arte Contemporaneo Ateneo de Yucatan (Contemporary Art Museum)
- Merida's contemporary art museum, MACAY, displays a permanent collection of works by Yucatan's most famous 20th century artists and ever-changing temporary expositions by Mexican and international sculptors and painters.
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7. Plaza Grande
- Performing and visual artists and vendors of all sorts fill the Zócalo (also known as Plaza Grande or de la Indpendencia) as do families strolling, lovers kissing, and students typing away at laptops using the free Wifi
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8. Palacio Municipal (City Hall)
- The Palacio Municipal is Merida's city hall and the location of the local tourism office, which offers free, guided tours of the Historic Center.
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9. Museo Regional de Antropologia
- Some of the finest artifacts of Yucatán's storied Mayan past are displayed at Mérida's Museo Regional de Antropología.
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10. Casa de las Artesanías
- Short Description: The Casa de Artesanías is a government-run gallery with fixed prices on Mayan crafts, including handmade paper, purchased directly from indigenous artists.
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Merida. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
