Merida Walking Tour: Exploring Historical Landmarks and Traditional Cantinas
5.0
1 Rating
Merida
Discover the historical landmarks and traditional cantinas of Merida on a walking tour. Learn about the city's evolution, cultural influences, and unique flavors with a local guide.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
Highlights
- Palacio Municipal - We will enjoy the explanation of the founding of the city, we will appreciate its murals and the history of the conquest.
- Museo Casa Montejo - explanation of the façade of the house of montejo, family coats of arms
- Cathedral de Merida - Explanation of the facade, history of the Franciscan order
- Parque Hidalgo - We will visit one of the oldest squares in the city, where the first hotel in the city was built.
- Iglesia El Jesus,Tercera Orden - explanation of the facade and history of the holy inquisition and the caste war
- Teatro Peon Contreras - Explanation of the facade and construction materials, French-style European architecture
- Parque de Santa Lucia - One of the most peculiar squares in the city, is now the headquarters of the gastronomic corridor with restaurants that offer a different experience to its visitors. As well as home of the traditional Yucatecan trova that is presented every Thursday at 08:30 p.m.
- Pola Gelato Shop - Typical flavors of Yucatan, is what we will be able to enjoy in this Ice Cream Parlor, it will be our resting point, after our walk, we will enjoy a refreshing sorbet before leaving for the tour of traditional canteens.
- Monument to the Montejo - From this point, we will start our tour to the first traditional canteen, where we will taste a local beer with history and robust flavor and a clear one. We can decide between Casa Chica or El Lucero del Alba, depending on the influx of visitors in each place
-
Pipiripau Bar - For our second canteen, we will have 2 options depending on the influx of visitors in the place, at the moment we can decide between Pipiripau or La Negrita.
each one with its traditional beer and unique atmosphere. -
Dzalbay - We will have the opportunity to taste up to 2 craft beers per person in each of the canteens. we will do 45 minutes in each one.
The key to this place is the musical expressions of gypsy jazz, flamenco and other live shows that make this parador unique.
What's Included
- 2 craft beers per person at each canteen
- Exploration of 3 traditional canteens
- Shared snacks at 2 different canteens
- Comfortable transportation with air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Snacks
- Lunch
- additional drinks or snacks to those mentioned
Additional Information
Experience the distinct narratives of some of the most iconic edifices in the primary square of Mérida city, presented by our expert guides. We will also take you through three traditional canteens, discussing their progression in terms of beverages, mixology, and cuisine. Explore the influence of various cultures like Afro-descendants, Spanish, and Lebanese on this colonial city that contributed to the unique identity and flavours of our region. What could be better than sharing these experiences with a local, as you visit sites not ordinarily included in a standard tour?
- Available only for adults with official identification or passport
Location
Palacio Municipal
Calle 62 S/N
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(1 Rating)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Carla_i
Jan 9, 2024
Vale la pena! Well worth it - Excellent service! First you get a small tour of the city and then you visit three of the cantina's where you can dance to live music and eat the botanas. Carlos was a great guy and Marvin a great driver. Muchas gracias 🙏
Review provided by Viator
