Merida Things to Do

The Sierra Nevada is the largest among the four regional national parks, comprising nearly 230,000 hectares of beautiful natural protected environment. Here there are almost fifty lagoons and waterfalls, and an enviable amount... more

This large, beautiful square is loved by both parents and children alike as a place to enjoy safe and sound outdoor games. You will also find it is a favorite spot for musicians, artists and poets, thanks to its beautiful garde... more

Opened in 1985, this establishment has two ambiances. University students and tropical music lovers fill the modern upstairs disco, where they dance to the beat of maranga, salsa, rap, vallenato, and similar rhythms. Pulsar las... more

Take an unforgettable excursion to this quaint little town in a remote corner of the Sierra Nevada. Although the place is practically inaccessible, its charm and popularity are so strong, that you will need to make accommodatio... more

If you head towards the Plaza Bolívar coming north up Avenida 4, the first building to your right is the Palacio Arzobispal or Archbishop's Palace. This Renaissance-style construction was started in 1933 and concluded in 1951.... more

This school has its origins in the house of studies created in 1785 by Fray Juan Ramos de Lora and was upgraded to Universidad Pontificia in 1810. It was secularized in 1832 and received its present name in 1883. The student po... more

The design of this beautiful cathedral was inspired by the Toledo Cathedral in Spain. The building was begun in 1805 but then underwent mishap after mishap, such as the earthquakes of 1812 and 1894, the War of Independence, and... more

Mérida is a world-known tourist destination, and its Corporación Merideña de Turismo (CORMETUR) is up to the challenge. It is useful to know at which points CORMETUR has tourist information booths, apart from its main office ne... more

In the south area of the city, far from downtown but easy to find, this disco boasts the largest premises in town. Actually, there are three independent disco rooms, characterized by young people, reflecting decoration and smal... more

This modern building, covering 16,000 square metres, was designed by the architect Ivan Castellano and opened in 1994. The construction is based on exposed concrete, with a large central space rising up within, and walkways tha... more