Cochinita Pibil
by darthmilmo
In terms of a good restaurant or food stall, it's often best to follow your nose or the crowd. As I was walking one day towards the bus station, I spotted a packed taqueria selling delicious Cochinita Pibil tacos... it's a delicious meat based taco. It's usually a bit spicy, but not to much so as to deter you from trying it. Similar to barbacoa, this meat is traditionally cooked underground. They used to place it on a container with the heat source below. I saw this similar technique used to cook pork as well in the jungle of Peru. Interesting no? Alas, the Mexican kind tastes much better...hehehe (this could be a biased opinion...lol). BTW, I wish I could remember the address, but it was just one of those spur of the moment meals :).
Great Dining Experience at Hacienda Ochil
by poortrekkers
I can't say enough about eating... and drinking at the Haciendas found all over the Yucatan. We spend the whole morning at the Ruins at Uxmal and then had a phenomenal lunch at Hacienda Ochil. Yet another great meal, with the most delicious guacamole, and freshest fruit juice, in a stunning outdoor setting. This Hacienda was a bit larger, with more to offer than some of the others we saw. It had many restored building from the henequen plantation days, which hold such diverse exibits from restored plantation equipment... to modern art! I believe this hacienda does offer tours, that we did not take advantage of. Hacienda Ochil is centrally located just off Rt 261 between Merida and Uxmal, so you can easily take advantage of it either place you are staying!
Montejo Blvd
by senoritamc
This is the strip. You can see almost anything. I have never seen so many top rate auto dealerships. We are talking Volvo, Mercedes, BMW, Jacquar. You see alot of businesses that are ISO certified so they are doing something right. Most of the old colonial houses have been turned into businesses but they are still beautiful.
I forgot my camera on this tour and I am still kicking myself.
Regional Museum of History and Anthropology
by AnnaLupilla
The Canton Palace, located on the well-known Paseo de Montejo between 41st and 43rd Sts., was built during the last years of the regime of Porfirio Diaz. This small palace is one of the most beautiful buildings of the city, and was the home of General Francisco Canton Rosado until he died. The building is known for its sumptuous decoration including the floors, walls, and a staircase made of different colored marbles, as well as fine moldings.
The building now houses the Regional Museum of History and Anthropology. Dedicated to Mayan archaeology, its exhibits include a variety of pieces from the pre-Hispanic era of this Mesoamerican civilization. The temporary exposition center is reserved for contemporary art and photography exhibits.
Iglesia de Jesus
by dek516
Just a block or so north of Merida's main cathedral is another very impressive church, the Iglesia de Jesus. The church was built by Jesuits in the early 17th century. The exterior is its main draw, although the interior is also worth a quick look.
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