Main Square (Plaza Grande) Tours
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The Plaza Grande (Main Square) has been the center of Merida since the cathedral was finished in the late 1500s. It’s a pleasant place to sit and watch the locals and visitors in action, with families enjoying a bag of popcorn or popsicles from the excellent paleta shop on one side. There are cafes on the edge in the shade for a leisurely drink or bite to eat and several main shopping and dining streets branch off from here.
On one corner you can hire a carriage driver to give you a tour up to Paseo de Montejo and back, but do it at night when there’s less traffic. Explanations will all be in Spanish, but it’s a picturesque trip through the historic district even if you don’t understand a word.
Using the Plaza Grande as your base, you can walk or take a quick taxi ride to almost anywhere of interest to visitors in the center of Merida.
On one corner you can hire a carriage driver to give you a tour up to Paseo de Montejo and back, but do it at night when there’s less traffic. Explanations will all be in Spanish, but it’s a picturesque trip through the historic district even if you don’t understand a word.
Using the Plaza Grande as your base, you can walk or take a quick taxi ride to almost anywhere of interest to visitors in the center of Merida.
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6 Tours and Activities to Experience Main Square (Plaza Grande)
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Authentic & Local Food Tour
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
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$45.72
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$45.72
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
The Best of Merida Walking Tour
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.
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$467.54
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$467.54
Magic Mexican Christmas Tour in Merida
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.
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$310.65
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$310.65
Local market Tour - Culinary Experience
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.
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$62.34
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$62.34
Merida Sightseeing Tour
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.
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$37.00
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$37.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Half Day Tour: Ponylandia - Farm for Kids
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
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$82.00
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$82.00
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