Vergel’s Aquaparque, Mérida’s very own urban oasis
Mérida is a great city to call home, but even those of us who love it the most sometimes get bogged down by things like traffic and the city’s constant hustle and bustle.
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Altabrisa residents face an uphill battle for a new park
Authorities have begun to partition sections of land designated for a park in the Altabrisa neighborhood. Neighbors are concerned about rumors that this is being done to sell lots within the park for commercial purposes. Mayor Renan Barrera promised the nearly 20-acre lot would serve as “the lung” of northern Mérida, but now plans seem…
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A tight-knit, multi-generational group is on the move at Parque de la Alemán
It’s Saturday morning, and people are arriving, greeting each other with smiles and hugs. Some are making their way to the Parque de la Alemán’s benches to change from shoes into roller skates. Others are donning hats and stretching, preparing their bodies for activity. The faces around the park vary in age, gender, and shades…
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An amazing secret west of Mérida: the city’s largest pyramid
Ya’axtal Park in Mérida, Yucatán is one place people regularly pass by. But few have any idea of the archaeological wonders it hides within.
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Ermita Park– The start of the original road to Campeche
Its yellow church, French cobblestone streets, and botanical garden are testimony of the passing of time throughout the capital.
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Great news for music enthusiasts: Santa Lucia Serenades To Return In October
We think that the serenades are learning the necessary measurements very quickly to be able to open this show,” says Mérida’s director of Culture.
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Plaza Grande — The history of Mérida’s most iconic square
During colonial times, the Plaza Mayor witnessed the swearing-in of Spanish kings, religious processions, bullfights, and many more important events.
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Parque Hidalgo: French aesthetic and history in a Mérida park
At the intersection of 60th Street and 59th Street, Parque Hidalgo has existed since the first layout of the city. Its French aesthetic and tranquil feel are a refreshing stop in the ever-moving Centro.
That’s all for now
That’s all for now