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Mérida Yucatán.
The city of Merida, a land of magic, is located in the state of Yucatan, 177 km from the city of Campeche and 320 km from Cancun, for its location in the tropics has temperatures ranging from 28 to 35 ° C? for most of the year, with the cool breeze that provided it is close to the coast, even in winter.
Founded on the ruins of the Mayan city of T? Ho, which means "face to infinity," Merida is known as the "white city" for its beautiful colonial buildings made of lime-and-singing, qualifying as a few cities in the country, history, art, tradition and culture. At its heart will know the Cathedral, an imposing building of the XVI century, visiting interesting museums such as the ruins of Yucatan, housed in the Palace Guangzhou, elegant building porfiriana time and go on a buggy, a kind of carriage pulled by horses, the most important avenues of the city: the Paseo Montejo, which highlights but beautiful old mansions and buildings of s.XIX hotels combining well-known, history and modernity.
Merida can savor the delicious dishes that identify Yucatecan cuisine: the papadzules and panuchos, made with corn tortillas stuffed and coated with hot sauce and the traditional cochinita pibil, made with pork and soaked in orange juice, which served with beans and red onion.
From this city may also begin an exciting journey which you can see, a few kilometers from Merida, old haciendas henequeneras, now converted into luxury hotels; amazing "cenotes," mirrors connected by underground water and beautiful scenery as Biosphere Reserve Ría Celestun, inhabited by hundreds of pink flamingos, as well as spectacular archaeological sites to discover the greatness of the ancient Mayan culture: Uxmal, Chichen Itza and Dibilchaltún, located a few kilometers from the "White City."
Founded on the ruins of the Mayan city of T? Ho, which means "face to infinity," Merida is known as the "white city" for its beautiful colonial buildings made of lime-and-singing, qualifying as a few cities in the country, history, art, tradition and culture. At its heart will know the Cathedral, an imposing building of the XVI century, visiting interesting museums such as the ruins of Yucatan, housed in the Palace Guangzhou, elegant building porfiriana time and go on a buggy, a kind of carriage pulled by horses, the most important avenues of the city: the Paseo Montejo, which highlights but beautiful old mansions and buildings of s.XIX hotels combining well-known, history and modernity.
Merida can savor the delicious dishes that identify Yucatecan cuisine: the papadzules and panuchos, made with corn tortillas stuffed and coated with hot sauce and the traditional cochinita pibil, made with pork and soaked in orange juice, which served with beans and red onion.
From this city may also begin an exciting journey which you can see, a few kilometers from Merida, old haciendas henequeneras, now converted into luxury hotels; amazing "cenotes," mirrors connected by underground water and beautiful scenery as Biosphere Reserve Ría Celestun, inhabited by hundreds of pink flamingos, as well as spectacular archaeological sites to discover the greatness of the ancient Mayan culture: Uxmal, Chichen Itza and Dibilchaltún, located a few kilometers from the "White City."
MERIDA
AROUND, AND ROUTES place
Route inside Mérida. Long ago the city of Merida was limited by seven arches, of whom survive: the San Juan, west of the city, and the Dragon and the bridge, located to the east, where you can start a tour of the major streets and buildings of the "White City."
Continuing along the street you will find the 61 Dragon former headquarters, also worked during the s. XVIII as a hospital so, then continued walking towards the center to reach the famous Paseo Montejo, the most important avenues of the city, full of restaurants, shops and shopping centers housed in beautiful buildings from the end of s.XIX .
Here you can admire the Monument to the Fatherland, a tribute to the art of the ancient Mayan sculpture, which shows images of the most important in the history of Mexico, is the work of Rómulo Rozo, author of some structures that decorate the Park Americas, the most beautiful city of Merida.
59 walking down the street you will find the Pinacoteca of the State "Gamboa Juan Guzman, exhibiting works of different national and foreign artists from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries. Continuing on the same street you can admire the buildings of the Autonomous University of Yucatan and the House of Culture, and then go into some of their traditional neighborhoods such as the Church of the Third Order, located on the street 60 to 59, the Santa Lucia, on the street 60 to 55, all on Sunday evening is filled with artists who offer all kinds of crafts, snacks and posts Yucatan, and Santa Ana, located on the street 60 to 57 where you can admire several squares and churches.
Continuing the journey to visit the Ateneo Peninsular, architectural influence of French built in 1916, to finally reach the main square, the perfect place to eat in one of the restaurants or visit the Cathedral, Town Hall and the House Crafts of the Mayab, located on Calle 65.
Route through the outskirts of Merida. Starts in the center of the "white city", where you can have breakfast in one of the restaurants that surround the main square. After visiting the cathedral or the town hall, with its facade of eclectic style, which combines features Moors, with a slender central tower that displays a clock and Art Deco features in the eagles decorating the arches of the first floor, take your car ( income) and follow signs that lead to road No.. 180 Merida-Cancun, where you can make the first stop at km 12.5, at the Hacienda San Ildefonso Teya, now converted into a luxury hotel with comfortable rooms and rooms for rent for parties and events, as well as beautiful gardens.
Later, in the 26 km in the same way you can stop at the Hacienda Katanchel, the old building where it is processed for obtaining henequen-fiber, and also hosts an internationally recognized hotel. Following the tour, at 72 km, take a diversion that will lead to the magical village of Izamal, where is the largest pre-Hispanic construction of the Yucatan Peninsula: the temple of Kinich Kak Moo. There may also visit the former Convent of San Antonio de Padua, whose courtyard surrounded by arches is considered the largest in Latin America. Here, S.S. John Paul II offered in 1992, a solemn Mass, for that reason, all the houses and buildings in the historic center of Izamal are painted white and yellow Vatican colors.
Returning to the road núm. 180, bound for Cancun, you can visit the ruins of Chichen Itza, the ancient capital of the Mayan culture, and the population of the city, located 160 km from Merida, where you can buy all kinds of handicrafts in its market, admire the Church San Gervasio, or surprised by the color of turquoise waters in the famous cenotes: Zací and Dzitnup latter hidden in a cave whose discreet lighting allows you to discover the beauty of its rock formations.
The tour ended at 159 km from Valladolid, Cancun, the fate of Mexico's most famous beach, where you will be amazed with its white sand beaches and spectacular hotel area of over 25 km long.
HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE
Merida and its surroundings are one of the richest architectural legacies of the country. In the "White City" may admire its cathedral, ancient buildings and elegant mansions from the XVII, XVIII and XIX, currently housed government offices and interesting museums in the vicinity, surprise with the architecture of ancient haciendas today turned into tourist or in luxury hotels that offer the best services.
Cathedral. Located between the streets 60 and 61, is considered the country's oldest cathedral. Its sober facade has a half-point arc in which the main door is flanked by sculptures of St. Peter and St. Paul. Inside you will find a large space for three ships with coffered domes and Gothic lacerías. At the altar of so-called highlights the image of Christ''Unity'', which measures 7.65 m in height. Open daily from 6:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 20:00 hrs.
Government Palace. Located in front of Independence Square, the streets between 60 and 61, the neoclassical building, which houses several murals narrate several passages in the history of the Maya people, the work of the Yucatan artist Fernando Castro Pacheco. Open daily from 7:00 to 19:00 hrs.
Canton Palace. Located on Paseo Montejo núm. 485. It is a building that stands out for its French Renaissance-style facade, with a wealth of elegant ornaments that stand out from balconies and cornices, and an auction of unusual mansard. Inside there is beautiful, is hosting the Regional Museum of Anthropology of Yucatan. Open daily from 7:00 to 19:00 hrs.
Casa Montejo. Located on the street 63, a building is considered Plateresque sample architecture of the XVI century largest in the country. Its facade stands out for its original carved in stone. Open daily from 7:00 to 19:00 hrs.
Ermita de Santa Isabel. Located at 66 Street, corner of 77th Street. It is a temple built on the simple facade s.XVIII, its former external ossuary was converted into a beautiful garden with a chapel in which the fund is a baptismal font and a small niche with the image of San Antonio. Open daily from 7:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 20:00 hrs.
Temple of Nuns. Located in the streets 63 and 64, was built for the nuns of the Convent of the Conception of Mexico City. Inside you'll find a beautiful chorus in excellent condition. Open daily from 7:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 20:00 hrs.
Finance Yaxcopoil. Located 33 km from Merida, the No. Bundesstrasse. 261 is a wonderful building that shows the old style of the late XIX century. In a tour of its facilities can discover the area where it is processed to produce henequen fibers.
Finance Xcanatún. Located just 12 miles from Merida, heading to the port of Progreso, this ranch is flanked by a lush tropical forest that offers visitors a variety of exquisite flowers, trees and shrubs in the region, while the small artificial lake is also adorned the habitat of countless multicolored fish. Its architectural features original attributes, such as the former home of machines converted into a restaurant-bar and the main house, which are not very ostentatious, acquires a special charm in the atmosphere that gives it its rooms.
Hacienda San Jose Cholul. Located 68 km from the city of Merida, on the road núm. 80 Tixkokob-Tekanto, this ranch is a historic site, as each of its corners at the highest respects the layout and style of the colonial era. The engine room, the main house and the house is now the administrator rooms. Guests can enjoy a colorful and delicious menu of regional and international levels, and when night falls, the warmth of the place is accentuated by the peculiar light, leaving the essential listen live Yucatecan trova.
Hacienda San Ildefonso Teya. Located in the 12.5 km of the highway Merida-Cancun, the building houses a luxury hotel with comfortable rooms, meeting rooms for rent for parties and events and a restaurant that offers the best of Yucatecan cuisine.
Hacienda Katanchel. Located at 26 km of the highway Merida-Cancun. Old building where henequen processing, today is a luxury hotel also offers guided tours of its facilities, weaving workshops and beautiful gardens.
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Faby Hostel
Calle 44 # 501 D X 61 Y 63 Col. Centro
Merida, Yucatán, Mexico
97000
FABY HOSTEL
Who are we
The Hostel Faby is a beautiful, house which has been transformed into a most charming and comfortable hostel. Inaugurated in March 2006.
Who are we
The Hostel Faby is a beautiful, house which has been transformed into a most charming and comfortable hostel. Inaugurated in March 2006.
ARCHEOLOGY
In the outskirts of Merida can visit spectacular archaeological sites like Uxmal, Chichen Itza and Dzibilchaltun, built during the Classical period (400 - 800 AD) and Post (1300 - 1521 AD), where you can admire the architectural grandeur of Mayan culture .
Dzibilchaltun. Located 14 km north of Merida, on the road núm. 261, is one of the oldest Mayan cities of northern Yucatan. Its most important building is the Temple of the Seven Dolls. The archaeological site of about 17 km2, including an eco-archaeological park and the Museo del Pueblo Maya. Open daily from 8:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Aké. Located 36 km east of Merida, on the road núm. 80 due to Tixcocob. At its core is an esplanade known as the Great Plaza, it can be seen around the main buildings where they lived in the ruling class. Excel sacbé its (pre-Hispanic white road) 32 km long, through which joined with the city of Izamal. Open daily from 8:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Uxmal. Located 80 km south of Merida, on the road núm. 261, this area is home to archaeological majestic palaces of architecture. The city consists of 15 groups of buildings among which the pyramid's guess, an impressive structure of 35 meters, and the Governor's Palace, considered the most beautiful building in Mesoamerica. Be sure to witness his magic show of "light and sound." Open daily from 8:00 to 18:00 hrs.
Chichen-Itza. It is located 121 km east of Merida on the road núm. 180. Regarded as one of the most important capitals of the Mayan culture, you can admire spectacular buildings such as Castle or Temple of Kukulcan, or El Caracol Observatory and the Ballgame, the largest has been discovered in Mesoamerica, as well as the Cenote Sacred huge stretch of water over 30 meters in diameter, to which many ritual objects were thrown as offerings to the god Chaac. Open daily from 8:00 to 18:00 hrs.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Gálvez Lucas on the market or around the main square you will find beautiful works done by the hands of artisans meridense, including: delicate pieces of gold and silver filigree, which often have inlays of precious stones ; the huipiles, one-piece garments that women tend to dress Yucatecan; with colorful embroidery on the neckline and the arena, the traditional "guayaberas, cotton shirts, short or long sleeve, which the gentlemen dressed in the region, coupled with a Panama hat or jipi.
FESTIVALS AND TRADITIONS
Merida is a city that proudly, yet retains much of its old holiday traditions and music. In each square yard or you can listen to the traditional singing of the bohemian-flavored "troubadours" or enjoy the rhythmic sound of the jarana, especially on Mondays, at the portals of the Palace of the city.
Among the most important festivals which are held in the "white city" are: the Feast of Christ the vials, and Independence Day, both during the month of September, when all the streets and squares are filled with motifs Mérida homelands and the colors green, white and red, which identify the national flag.
In November, the Day of the Dead tradition is celebrated with the preparation of the classic "MUC-bil," tamal made with lard and chicken. This month is also celebrated X'Matkuil Fair, a major livestock shows, craft and industry, which are also Charro, of bullfights and cockfights, and presents national and international artists.
MUSEUMS
Merida has major museums where you can learn the history and indigenous people who have given identity to the state of Yucatan.
Regional Museum of Anthropology of Yucatan. It is located in Paseo Montejo núm. 485. Hosted at the luxurious rooms at the Palais Guangzhou, the site explains, on the ground floor of the building, a broad vision about the historical evolution of the Yucatan peninsula. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 8:00 to 14:00 hrs.
BEACHES
In the outskirts of Merida will find several beaches of white sand and gentle waves, where you can practice different water activities while enjoying the scenery and enjoy the delicious dishes that identify Yucatecan cuisine.
Puerto Progreso. Located 36 km north of Merida, on the road núm. 261, is the largest port in the Yucatan coast, offers a warm dry climate with heavy rains from June to septiembre.Cuenta beach with calm waters, where you can practice different water sports or relax while enjoying the sun and pleasant landscape the coast.
Telchac Harbor. It is located 69 km northeast of Merida, on the road núm. 281. Peaceful and transparent waters, make it ideal for the practice of various water sports. Near there is the beautiful Laguna Rosada, home to thousands of migratory birds.
Sisal. It is located 52 km northeast of Merida, on the road núm. 281. Its beautiful beach, calm waves, ideal for rest. Around here you can visit the Convent of San Bernardino, and the construction of the XVI century keeper, former Castle Sisal, which are an invitation to know the past of Merida and its surroundings.
ECOTOURISM
Around Merida offer a spectacular landscape, where you can discover several cenotes, mirrors or crystalline turquoise water connected by underground, surrounded by lush vegetation, ideal for the observation of flora and fauna, or make a photo safari in some "eyes of water", hidden among the mangroves.
Cenote Simbalá. Located at 43 and 26 streets in the town of Motul, 45 miles from Merida, the road núm. 281. Cenote is a beautiful blue color of water in surrounding areas can go observation of flora and fauna.
Regional Botanic Garden. Located in the Center of Scientific Studies of Yucatan, Puerto Progreso, 36 miles north of Merida, on the road núm. 261. Has an important demonstration of typical vegetation of the peninsula: agave, orchids, water plants, palms, cacti and a lowland Manchón of each specimen shows a sheet, making it very enlightening journey.
Special Biosphere Reserve Ría Celestun. It is located 95 kilometers west of Merida, on a road leaving the town of Uman. With 59.139 ha. most notably in a stream about 20 km long, which empties into the sea for part of the state of Campeche. In the place you can admire the spectacular flight of pink flamingos and more than 170 species of birds, migratory and resident who live there. You'll also find marsh crocodiles and may be surprised with the nesting loggerhead turtles, white and tortoiseshell reaching its beaches.
Cuzama. Located 40 kilometers southeast of Merida, on a road leaving the town of Kanasin, the place has several cenotes of which can be accessed at''''trucks, which are small carts pulled by horses through 7 Km of roads full of weeds. Here you can practice the observation of flora and fauna typical of the region, as well as some endangered species.
FUN AND LEISURE
Merida has several parks, decorated with beautiful gardens and zoos where you can enjoy a nice walk while admiring some of the most important animal species that inhabit the region.
Parque de las Americas. Located at 20th Street and Columbus Avenue, this park has the most attractive gardens in the city, adorned with wonderful architectural structures such as Concha acoustics, the Pergolas with colonnades and pillars are reminiscent of the buildings of the archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá.
Centennial Park Zoo. It is located on Avenue of the Itza and 59th Street. It has an aquarium and an aviary where you can see some of the species typical of the region. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs.
Arcadio Poveda Planetarium Ricalde. Located in Calle 62 s / n, by 61 and 63, in the Centro Cultural de Merida Olimpo is a site that has a projection room with the latest technology to generate images and spatial environments thanks to surround ideal for children or adolescents.
Ecological Reserve Wildlife Regional Mayab. Located at km. No. 7.5 of the road. 178. due to Motul, on this site to over 90 species of animals representing the south and southeast of Mexico as birds, monkeys, cats and beautiful as the jaguar and ocelot, including endangered species.
NIGHTLIFE
Merida has a variety of options to enjoy the evening. From a walk along the Paseo Montejo, to admire the beauty of the building and stopped to savor a delicious coffee listening to songs, to a tour of the main restaurants, bars and clubs, such as La La Mancha Tratto or you can listen to music lounge, electronic and pop until dawn, the Mambo Cafe, perfect for those who like dance rhythms of the Caribbean, and Mexico Canta, who likes to sing along and improvise the lyrics of a karaoke.
TOURIST SERVICES
Merida is one of the best releases of the country. No. road. 180 connects, 177 km southwest, with the city of Campeche, and 1155 km later in Mexico City, to the east, it communicates via Cancun to 320 km away.
It has a bus terminal to the main line of trucks arriving ADO, and an international airport, where airlines operate: Aerocalifornia, Aerocaribe, Aeromaya, Aeromexico, American Airlines, Mexicana and Aviacsa, with direct flights to the city Mexico and other cities in the interior of the Republic, Central America and the United States or Europe with connections to Cancun and Mexico City.
Cresencio Manuel Rejón airport. Located on the highway Merida-Umán. Tel: (999) 946 1340 and 64.
Bus Terminal (CAME). Located at Calle 70, núm. 564, Colonia Centro.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Ministry of Tourism. Calle 60 Norte s / n, Colonia Ex Cordemex. Tel: (999) 930 3760.
Red Cross. Tel: (999) 924 9813.
Auxilio cartwright "Green Angels". Tel 078.
Tourist Police. Tel: (999) 983 1184.
Local police. Tel: (999) 925 2555.
Migration. Tel: (999) 928 5823.