Merida Merida has a spirt all of its own. For one, it’s the cultural heart of the Yucatan Peninsula, built over 500 years ago on top of a thriving Mayan civilization called Tho. It has been home to sisal barons, the French upper crust, and Mayans struggling to find their way following the arrival of the Europeans. Now, it’s one of the safest cities in Mexico, and was even voted the Cultural Capital of the Americas, thanks to its diverse panoply of art, architecture, and food. Why you should visit Merida - [x] There are many awesome museums - [x] The food scene is to die for, some of the yucatecan dishes include: Cochinita pibil ,sopa de lima, panuchos, pipián , crema de chaya, huevos motuleños, salubutes y much more. - [x] There are stunning Mayan ruins just a day trip away: Chichén Itzá, Dzibilchaltun, Uxmal, Coba, Ek Balam, Labna, Xlapak, Kabah, Sayil - [x] You can drive 30 minutes and be at the beach. - [x] The historic haciendas - [x] You can tour gorgeous limestone cenotes - [x] There’s still a thriving Mayan culture - [x] It’s less touristy than the Riviera Maya #merida #meridayucatan #cenotes #chichenitza #ruinasmayas #ruinasarqueologicas #comidayucateca #veroguesilviajes (at Mérida Yucatán) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZNeuX7uSBZbZ8skqlLRwJpjnSVkZRhKEXV6vg0/?utm_medium=tumblr