Main Square (Plaza Grande) Tours and Activities

A unique and completely incomparable experience with a knowledgeable guide that accompanies you in this three-hour tour around Merida, typically away from common tourist hot-spots. If you have an adventurous spirit and want to taste the authentic flavors of Mexico and meet its people, this is the tour for you. With small group tours of no more than ten departing from Monday through Saturday, you’ll receive a highly immersive, generous and friendly experience. Perfect for couples, groups of friends, and families

During this tour you will experience Merida's Old Downtown. Merida is the state capital of Yucatan that was founded by the Spanish in 1542 on the remains of the ancient Mayan city of Tho. Merida is a beautiful and special city with museums, exquisite food, Trova music and above all friendly people who consent to their visitors.

This is a local market Tour where I will guide you to know more about local food. You will freely choose what and how much to eat from the places you will visit.

How is Christmas celebrated in Mexico? Discover a wide variety of traditions and customs, which include a wide range of seasonal cuisine. Visit the city's Christmas tree and the essential birth of Jesus, with human-sized figures. Mexican culture prepares for the great Christmas before December 24. On December 12, Mexicans celebrate the Guadalupe Virgin Day. Participate in a religious procession and celebrate this holiday closely, enjoying a very special walking tour around Merida’s Old Town. The visit of sights and craft markets are essential in this tour; There you will find all kinds of Christmas decorations and souvenirs.

This tour is a really good experience for the children because they can be in real touch with farm animals. They are also able to feed them and once the tour is over, they have the chance to ride a pony. In AvenTOURa Merida, we do know the importance of the children and that is why we have opened the Farm Experience. Kids are able to learn and play with animals

Why is the Day of the Dead celebrated in Mexico? What is magical about celebrating death? Why did the Mayans celebrate the Day of the Dead? Discover why this mystical celebration teaches us that dying is part of life and we should celebrate it. Delve into one of the most important traditions of Latin America and interact with the living soul of the Mayan culture treasure. Get to know the colorful altars and offerings, specially the exquisite cuisine with which Mexicans remember their faithful departed. The Day of the Dead is an event that only takes place once a year in Yucatan and you cannot miss!

Discover the best Walking Tour of Yucatan! How old is the capital of Yucatan? What happens with the Mayans who were living there? Enjoy the cultural and iconic attractions of interest. Merida has so many great locations, each with its own fascinating tale. You will see the most important Merida sights: From Plaza Grande at the historic center to Paseo de Montejo, an avenue full of color. Discover the local and authentic side of one of the oldest cities in Mexico, located at the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula.