Merida Things to Do

This local celebration is very well-known not only on account of its ceremonial status, but also on account of its originality. The Paradura (or "standing up") simply means that the baby Jesus, born in December, can already sta... more

The neon sign you see on arrival will not say Fuente de Soda, but Pizzería Restaurant Alto Chama; the old soda fountain has become a fully-fledged restaurant in which you may enjoy breakfast, lunch, or supper. The breakfast men... more

The main objective of this zoological park is to help to conserve the regional fauna and flora. A perfect place for learning and relaxing, it was established in 1958 under the name "Parque Público Los Chorros de Milla," and is... more

This museum forms part of the Archiepiscopal Palace, and is a prime example of Renaissance style architecture. The museum was inaugurated in 1911 by the Bishop of Mérida, Monsignor Antonio Ramón Silva García, and was transferre... more

The name of Trevi is known throughout Mérida, not only because of its advertising campaigns, but because you will find a little bit of everything here: Italian dishes and pizzas; a set menu at lunch time and in the evenings; a... more

Found on a long traffic island in the middle of Andrés Bello Avenue, is this grandiose monument, surrounded by a perfectly-kept garden. On top of the large pedestal, proudly stands the figure of Juan Rodríguez Suárez, the restl... more

Located very near the non-stop Antonio Paredes Bus Terminal, this pizza house has a lot of traffic, too. Many arriving or departing passengers eat inside the cream and blue eating room, or under the terrace's ocher canopy. Ther... more