Walking Tour of the Plaza Grande
This free walking tour came highly recommended. It’s offered daily at 9:30am in the heart of Merida (Plaza Grande).
There were 20-25 people in our group and everyone of us (some couples) were from a different country!
Our talented tour guide gave the tour in Spanish, Mayan and English.
The Plaza Grande is surrounded by old palaces, still being used today.
Enjoy the pics!
Plaza Grande, white conversation chairs on right
Our walking tour guide - interesting presentation of history, religions and culture.
Municipal Palace. National Shield. Merida's city shield on clock tower.
Courtyard of Municipal Palace
Plaza Grande with the Cathedral of San Ildefonso in background.
Security guards are usually positioned at entrances of museums & historical sites.
Fascinating detailed work, very common architecture seen on many buildings.
Park area of Plaza Grande
Conversation chairs
Museo Casa Montejo. The home was built in 1549 by Don Francisco de Montejo, conqueror of the Yucatán Península.
Bishops Palace. Now houses the city's contemporary art museum.
Inside courtyard of Governor's Palace
Bill
Ben & Carma