Merida Fast facts The Mexico circuit for independent travellers usually includes a list of places like Mexico City, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Quintana Roo, and often lastly, the tropical, southeastern state of Yucatan, where Merida is the capital city. Some travellers, though, start in South America and work their way upward, Merida being one of their first [...]
Merida, Yucatan Some History Modern Mérida was founded in 1542 by Spanish colonists who built their capital over the remains of an ancient (12th century) Mayan city. Since that time, Mérida has been the cultural center of the region. In fact, recently Merida won the honor of being the “Cultural Capital of the American Continent” [...] 
Merida Fast facts The Mexico circuit for independent travellers usually includes a list of places like Mexico City, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Quintana Roo, and often lastly, the tropical, southeastern state of Yucatan, where Merida is the capital city. Some travellers, though, start in South America and work their way upward, Merida being one of their first [...] 