Merida Things to Do

Located in the geographic center of the city and next to the Sierra Nevada mountain range, it is not possible to extend these facilities to receive the big airplanes of today. The new airport is being developed in the neighbori... more

Religion is deeply rooted in the culture of Mérida. This becomes evident in the fact that most popular celebrations are of a religious character, and in the contribution that this state has made to the ranks of the Catholic Chu... more

Lagoon La Rosa is one of the 200 lakes found in Merida. This lake has the lower part of the town built close to it and nearby lies the Museum of Science and Technology and the old sugar mill. These lakes were formed with the wa... more

If you are travelling from Apartaderos towards Santo Domingo, seven kilometres before this settlement you will see a sign to your right that says "Parque Sierra Nevada". Here a steep but easy to journey road begins that will ta... more

Las Heroinas Parque is located in front of the Cable Car station. A great place to relax for everyone. This park was built to honor the five women who fought alongside Simón Bolivar during the war of independence. The Park has... more

Bolivar Peak or La Columna at 5007m is the highest point in the Venezuelan Andes. It lies in the Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada. It is also a popular trekking and climbing point. On the summit you will find a bust of Simon Boli... more

Paseo Páramo Merideño or the route from Paramo through the Venezuelan Andean peaks goes through the mountains and through the states of Merida, Tachira, Trujillo and foothills of the Lara State. These mountains are divided into... more

For many of Mérida's residents, specially those who work in the hotels, restaurants and businesses located in the vicinity, this is the most beautiful park in the city. This may not be completely true, but it certainly is a spl... more

This museum truly unites a collection of Iberian colonial art from the 16th to the 19th centuries, and not just limited to Venezuela, for there are pieces from Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Portugal. You will find objects... more

On what were once the grounds of the former La Isla Estate, the Andean Corporation developed, between 1967 and 1968, one of the most beautiful parks in the city of Mérida. Covering an area of 39,600 square meters, this complex... more