City tour Yucatán

Autonoma University of the Yucatán

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It’s the university building where there are offices and also in this place there are some cultural events

Peón Contreras Theater

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this is the most beautiful theater in the city.

San Idelfonso Cathedral

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In this cathedral there is a beutiful large cross of Christ it is elaboretly constructed of wood and it is the largest monument of its kind in any church.

Municipal Palace

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At this place every monday night there is an event called “Vaqueria” (traditional dances).

Government Palace

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In the walls there are paintings the describe the history of Yucatan.

Francisco Montejo House

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This house is the house of the founder of Merida and it is baroque architectural bem that is typical in Mexico.

Main Square

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This is the place where the old mayan city called tho had its ceremonial center.

Ex-Convent of Nuns

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It was the first convent for nuns in the Americas. Today we only have the church.

Candelaria Church

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This is the only colonial church in town that still preserves an alter and walls made gold leaf.

San Juan Park and Arch

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This is one of the arches that used to mark the city bounderies. It has the shape of an owl.