The Spaniard Francisco de Montejo founded Merida on January 6, 1542.A glorious city,  and a wonderful mixture of colonial and cosmopolitan destination. The capital city of the state of Yucatán . Known as "White City" because of the large use of white limestone and white paint this traditional city depicts much of the splendor of Colonial Mexico.

This is by no means to say that Merida still exists in a time warp and the contrary could be said.
Mérida invites you to experience the charm and magic of the ancient corners of the city’s  Historical Center, linked by wide, tree-lined streets with the  facades of ancient homes, view the variety  of traditional occupations, small neighborhood stores, and flower and fruit markets where vendors cry their wares of candied fruits and homemade ices.  
Mérida will please you with a serenade, public dances to the sound of the orchestra, while discovering the intense and historical capital of the Yucatan Peninsula