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Originally known as the Mayan City of T'HO, Mérida has a proud, ancient and tumultuous past. Destroyed and rebuilt by the Spanish, Mérida was resurrected as the "Paris of the West". Tree lined boulevards and spectacular colonial mansions give grace, character and charm to this ancient city.
Just 30 miles from the Gulf of Mexico coast, Mérida is close enough to enjoy it's white sandy beaches, blue waters and terrific seafood. But, it's just far enough away to not be terrorized by it's sometimes nasty weather fits. If you have always wanted to retire to México, but don't want to live in a tourist trap crawling with vacationing dweebs or a destination resort town lacking soul and history, come to Mérida. You will be enchanted!
SHOPPING AND SERVICES With a population around 800,000, all kinds of stores and services can be found in Merida. Prices are generally lower than many other tourist cities in Mexico, and the selection is nearly unlimited. A shoppers' paradise. Some specialties are hammocks, panama hats, men's shirts. DINING Samples of Yucatan's culinary specialties are: pavo rellenos, slabs of turkey meat layered with chopped, spiced beef and pork and served in a rich, dark sauce. papadzules, tortillas stuffed with chopped hard-boiled eggs and topped with pumpkinseed or tomato sauce. poc-chuc, slices of pork marinated in the juice of sour oranges and served with picked onions. pollo pibil, herb-infused chicken wrapped in banana leaves and baked. sopa de lima, a satisfying soup containing shredded chicken and strips of fried tortillas, flavored with lime juice. salbutes, Yucatecan-style fast food consisting of fried tortillas topped with shredded turkey, pickled onions and slices of avacado.
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The Yucatán is a culture in and of itself. Strongly influenced by the proud and stern Mayans; Mérida takes pride in it's reputation as the "White City", known as such due not only to it's predominantly limestone construction, but moreover, to it's twice daily cleaned streets, plazas and parks! Crime is not tolerated. And, perhaps it is that attitude that accounts for Mérida having the lowest crime rate per capita in Mexico.
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