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Far away from the madding crowd Merida has a charm of its own and sightseeing in Merida will be fun. The first thing that you notice about Merida is that it is full of greens and you will be pleased to see a number of attractions like the Casa Montejo. Sightseeing in Merida will be incomplete without a visit to this old building as it is known as one of the ancient constructions of Merida. It is in 1549 that Casa Montejo was built and this is a brilliant specimen of the typical Spanish colonial architecture.

Tours in Merida include a visit to all the places of attractions like the famous Cathedral. It is known that it was in 1561 that the Cathedral was built and you will be able to see some of the fine murals which feature the meeting of Mayan King Tutl Xiiu and Montejo. While you are doing sightseeing in Merida you can include places like La Ermita de Santa Isabela and this has been used as resting place for the tired and weary travelers for centuries. The well-maintained garden is full of lovely statues and you can sit here in absolute solitude for a long time. Check out the other places of attraction which top the list of must-visits during Merida tours are Paseo de Montejo.

This beautiful boulevard has stone-paved pathways, fine sidewalks and trees which are lined against the streets. This boulevard will remind you about the old-fashioned boulevards of countries like Paris. You will see a number of grand mansions and small charming cafes on this boulevard. If you are planning to sightseeing in Merida you should not miss places like Regional Anthropology Museum. You will find a number of Mayan figurines which have been excavated from the nearby areas. If you are a history lover you will simply fall in love with the place.

Sightseeing in Merida will be incomplete without a visit to all the places of attraction that are located in the outskirts of the city. Two of the most important places of attraction include the Hacienda Ochil where you can find a number of Mayan ruinations. You can check out the “Museum of Yucatan Peninsula”. You will be mesmerized with the Dzibilchaltun Mayan Ruins and these excavated sites will tell you the glorious history of a civilization that has shaped the history of Venezuela.

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