Plaza Grande
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I love Merida. I hope to come back soon. Getting to the city center is easy from the Merida airport. I would recommend getting a bus ticket at the ADO counter at the airport to the ADO terminal. It cost us 45MX. Merida center has many beautiful sites, restaurants, clothing stores, and souvenirs. Always remember that bargaining is an option. I took a tour at Jarana Tours in the city center, they are located next to the Jarana Restaurant. I recommend the Chichen Itza tour, the big cenote is awesome. I recommend the Uxmal tour, that cenote is not as big but it's good. These tours are less expensive than purchasing online. I would also consider them as first time tours, I really found out what I like and don't like regarding the cenotes, pueblos magicos, and archeological sites. I plan to visit Chichen Itza via the ADO line. You can visit Progreso Port by bus, visit the AutoProgeso bus terminal.
Rodolfo MendozaRodolfo Mendoza
20
The beautiful plaza with a historical touch is located in the capital state of Yucatan in Merida. If you want to escape the glamour and fakeness of Cancun, go to Merida. Merida is the real and traditional Mexico. Lots of souvenir shops and restaurants surround this colonial plaza. The oldest cathedral constructed in latin America is situated next to the plaza. On the weekends the city closes some of its surrounding streets around the plaza and restaurants, souvenir vendors, citizens of the city to sell anything from food, candy, to clothes set up outside. On certain days the city sets up activities like Mayan ball game on the streets surrounding the plaza and a laser show on cathedral walls. Real affordable place and plenty of police presence so you can feel safe walking the streets day or night.
Guillermo MendezGuillermo Mendez
10
Beautiful local square with lots of places to sit back and people watch!! Make sure to go in the evenings and check out all the activities that happen there on weekends and during certain times of the year where special festivals are held! There are also lots of street vendors selling a variety of different local desserts and cuisine’s. be aware of the high volume of traffic and people waking very quickly. The cathedral is spectacular and you can walk in and respectfully look around. I was saddened to see the large amounts of garbage in the city although there are cans everywhere the locals don’t seem to care too much about littering!
Louise BorgLouise Borg
30
Plaza Grande is the main square in central Merida. It's similar to many such squares throughout Mexico - rectangular in shape with many tourist attractions and important edifices around it. It's best to arrive at dusk when locals come out after the heat and the square gets lively. The central part occupies a park with greenery and many benches around - pay attention to double rounded ones for lovers, Merida is famous for. On 4 sides of the plaza are 4 Merida's biggest attractions - the imposing Cathedral, Casa Montejo (the oldest house, now a museum), red facade City Hall and the green Governor's palace
Dejan BrakiDejan Braki
10
La Plaza Grande, conosciuta anche come Plaza de la Independencia, è la piazza principale di Mérida, capitale dello stato dello Yucatán, in Messico. Situata nel cuore del centro storico, rappresenta il fulcro della vita sociale e culturale della città. Caratteristiche principali: Architettura coloniale: La piazza è circondata da edifici storici di grande rilevanza, tra cui la Cattedrale di San Ildefonso, il Palacio de Gobierno, la Casa de Montejo e il Museo Fernando García Ponce-Macay. Questi edifici testimoniano l'eredità coloniale spagnola e l'importanza storica della città. Spazi verdi e sociali: La Plaza Grande è adornata da ampi giardini, alberi secolari e panchine, offrendo un luogo ideale per il relax e l'incontro tra residenti e visitatori. È comune assistere a eventi culturali, mercati artigianali e manifestazioni pubbliche che animano la piazza, rendendola un punto di riferimento per la comunità locale. Significato culturale: Oltre alla sua importanza storica, la Plaza Grande è il palcoscenico di numerose celebrazioni e tradizioni locali. Eventi come il Grito de Independencia e le festività legate alla fondazione di Mérida si svolgono qui, sottolineando il ruolo centrale della piazza nella vita cittadina. Informazioni recenti: Nel 2024, la Plaza Grande ha subito lavori di ristrutturazione volti a migliorarne l'estetica e la funzionalità. Questi interventi hanno incluso la sostituzione di alberi e l'installazione di nuove panchine moderne. Tuttavia, tali modifiche hanno suscitato dibattiti tra i residenti riguardo alla conservazione dell'aspetto storico della piazza. La Plaza Grande rimane una tappa imprescindibile per chi visita Mérida, offrendo una combinazione unica di storia, cultura e vita quotidiana.
Gianni AgostinoGianni Agostino
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Lovely park. Be sure to visit on a Sunday when there are extra seating areas and food stalls, music and entertainment. It’s a well maintained and beautiful park in front of the old cathedral. Got your Instagram letters to get you photo fix, lots of seating, a flag. It’s worth a wander. Also check out the covered walkway beside the catheter as they often display art to the public in there. The square is missing some nice cafes around the edge, unfortunately the best spots are occupied by a 7eleven, subway and a couple of dodgy diner looking places
Henry HarryHenry Harry
20
Nearby Attractions Of Plaza Grande
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Parque de Santiago
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attractions: Parque de San Juan, Parque de Santa Lucía, Catedral de San Ildefonso, Catedral de Mérida - San Ildefonso, Parque de Santiago, Parque de La Mejorada, Crafts Bazar García Rejón, Parque Eulogio Rosado, Mercado municipal de Artesanías Silver 0.925, Palacio de la Música, restaurants: La Chaya Maya, La Chaya Maya Casona, Museum of Yucateca Gastronomy, La Negrita Cantina, Café La Habana, Los Trompos, El Tucho Centro, Mezcaleria La Fundacion, Las Vigas, El Cardenal Cantina
