Sightseeing and Information


Activities


Merida Carnaval
February 10th – 17th 2010
This week long festival features daily parades, music, dancing, local food, and drinks. Enjoy a full calendar of family friendly activities including concerts and artistic performances.
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Home and Garden Tours
Hosted by the Merida English Language Library, the tours begin on October 7th and occur every Wednesday through until March. For more information about this, or any other events hosted through the Merida English Language Library visit their website.
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Los Dos Cooking School
Located in Merida, Los Dos is focused exclusively on local Yucatan cuisine. Perfect for people who enjoy cooking as well as learning about other cultures there are a variety of class options to suit any interest.
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Indigenous Theater
Attend the live theatre presentation titled “Seven Moments in the life of the Mayas.” Experience the dance, folklore, and rituals of the Maya. Reservations 999-924-4465 Information 999-930-3765. Tickets are available for purchase at OMEGA photography stores.

Progreso Boat Trips
Enjoy touring the Yucalpeten Harbour with a local fisherman. Available through the Hotel Embajadores.

Centro de las Artes
This art gallery showcases Mexican and International contemporary art.
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Hidden Worlds Cenotes Park
Explore the Yucatan Peninsula’s best known location of cenotes. These are underground caverns and waterways hidden amongst tropical forests. Hidden Worlds offers Sky Cycling, Cenote Snorkelling, Cavern Diving, Zip Lines, and Repelling, perfect for the adventurer looking for a unique experience.
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Merida Shore Excursions
Experience the sites first hand around Merida and Progreso. Choose between a range of activities from a Dune Buggy beach tour, to a Corona Beach Party, to exploring local ruins or haciendas.
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Day Tours
Private Day tour services in Merida and Progreso. Available are a city and shopping tour, Chichen Itza, Uxmal, Dzibichaltum, and many more.
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Merida Nature Walks
For those who enjoy going on a relaxing walk the bustle of downtown Merida may not be the most peaceful setting. The following are several areas perfect for a tranquil stroll.

AcuaParque
Estadio Salvador Alvarado
Paseo de Montejo
Parque Ecologico
Avenida Itzaes, Parque Centennario and Parque de la Paz

Ecoturismo Yucatan
Offers custom, one of a kind tours to suit your needs and interests. Many categories are available including Adventure Tours, Archaeology, Colonial, Local Cuisine, and Nature Tours.
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Car Rentals


Executive Car Rental - visit website
Budget Car Rental - visit website
Montejo Car Rental - visit website
Avis Mexico Rent a Car - visit website
Premier Car Rental - 999-924-0424
Rentayuc Car Rental - 999-927-0109
Thrifty Car Rental - 999-923-2040

Golf Course


Club de Golf de Yucatan
18 hole, 72 par
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Shopping Mayan


XIC
This shop offers a variety of unique t-shirts featuring local expressions.
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La Gran Plaza Mall
This modern mall offers a variety of upscale stores and shops. Calle 50 Diagonal #460

Yucatan Living Gift Shop
Merida themed bags, t-shirts, hats, etc. provide the perfect souvenir of your stay.
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Hotel MedioMundo
Gift Shop Featuring a variety of crafts including ceramics, textiles, and jewellery find the perfect gift or memento.
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If you have purchased a house in the area and are looking to make it your own the following is a list of great local furniture stores:
Paladium - 999-944-9782
Marbol - visit website
H. Ponce - 999-926-0018
Azcue - visit website
Casa Italia - 999-948-0551
Colomer - visit website
Nasstrom - visit website

Medical Facilities


Centro de Especialidades Médicas del Sureste
Calle 60 No. 329-B y Ave. Colon. Mérida, Yucatán, México (999) 920-4040

Centro Médico de las Américas
Calle 54 No. 365 by Perez Ponce Ave. Merida, Yucatán (999) 926-2111

Clinica de Mérida Hospital
Ave. Itzáes No. 242 Col. García Ginerés. Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico. (999) 920-0411