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

Alexis Montilla, creator of the 1930's theme town Los Aleros, established Alexis y La Venezuela de Antier to recreate the same 1930's period, but incorporating different Venezuelan States. The figure of dictator Juan Vicente Gó... more

This very selective and representative artisans association was founded in 1997. The group's goal is to preserve the main types of work, methods and traditions of local craftmanship, especially in the region of Mérida. As the a... more

The black, red and blue colors in furtinure and decor, together with stained glass windows and artistic lamps, turn this two-story house into one of the warmest cafes in the city. Young people, mainly university students, are r... more

This is a very popular cafe, especially among young people, and has a tropical atmosphere both in the colors and the lush decorative plants. It includes a small indoor space, as well as an outdoor terrace where you can gaze out... more

Vastly different from the surrounding colonial constructions, this four-story building, constructed using a modern design, was inaugurated in 1983 as part of the Bicentennial Celebrations of 'The Liberator's' birthday. You will... more

The city and the state of Merida are the home of several types of tourism, such as adventure, nature observation, cultural, religious and health, but nothing related to gambling and night life. Nevertheless, the not too abundan... 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

This is one of the most exquisite and functional boulevards of Mérida. Here you will be surrounded by the fresh verdure of stately trees and well-maintained gardens; by the architectonic jewels of the historical zone; by cafes... more