Explore Mérida’s archaeological treasures with us
Saturday, Oct. 26th, 2024
(Starting and ending at La Mejorada Park in Mérida’s Centro)
Yucatán is well known for being home to some of the grandest Maya cities in Mesoamerica.
But aside from sites like Chichén Itzá, Uxmal, and Ek-Balam, the city of Mérida is home to hundreds of large and small archaeological sites.
One of the highlights of the excursion is the recently renovated archaeological park of Dzoyila Granjas, which until recently was extremely difficult to navigate due to thick vegetation.
Another of the largest concentrations of Prehispanic archaeology in Mérida can be found in the settlement known as Chen Hó — often described as one of the area’s oldest elite suburbs of Maya antiquity.
Ya’axtal Park, often referred to as Xoclan, features several remarkable structures, including what is likely the largest pyramid within the city’s ring road.
If all of this sounds interesting to you, email us to join our group on Saturday, Oct 26 for a day trip to several of Mérida’s archaeological highlights guided by Carlos Rosado van der Gracht (yours truly).
The excursion will begin and end at La Mejorada Park in Mérida’s Centro (departure time: 8:00 AM).
Senior Editor Carlos Rosado van der Gracht, PhD, is a journalist, photographer, and expedition leader. Born in Mérida, Carlos holds degrees from universities in Mexico, Canada, and Norway. Most recently, he earned a doctorate in Heritage Studies in 2026.
