Paseo Montejo, The Only Walking Tour Across this Beautiful Avenue
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Experience Highlights
Discover the splendour of Merida with a walking tour of its iconic avenue, Paseo Montejo, accompanied by an expert guide who will reveal the secrets of its elegant mansions and historic monuments. This 2-hour tour takes you through the legacy of the henequen trade, the European influence on architecture and the current pulse of this vibrant Yucatecan city.
The meeting point is the Glorieta Monumento a los Conquistadores y Fundadores de la Blanca Mérida, and you can choose between Spanish or English speaking guide when booking. A unique way to enjoy Merida like a local!
- Explore the history and architecture of the emblematic Paseo Montejo.
- Learn the secrets of Merida from a local guide.
- Admire neoclassical mansions, monuments and squares full of history.
What’s included
- Guided walking tour of Paseo Montejo
- Professional guide in English or Spanish (to be chosen at the time of booking)
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Step by Step
Live an authentic experience in Mérida with this free tour of Paseo Montejo, the most emblematic avenue of the city. Through a two-hour walking tour, you will enter the cultural and architectural heart of the Yucatan capital. From the starting point, at the roundabout of the Monument to the Conquerors and Founders, the guide will take you on a journey that combines art, history and tradition.
Admire the impressive twin houses, the elegant Minaret and the imposing Monumento a la Patria, emblems of the economic power of 19th century Merida. You will also learn about the history of the henequen trade, which marked the development of the region and left an indelible mark on its architecture.
During the tour, you will make stops at key points such as the Quinta Montes Molina, the Felipe Carrillo Puerto Monument, the Justo Sierra Monument and other charming corners, while the guide offers you an enriching narrative about the past and present of the city.
Paseo Montejo not only shines for its aesthetics, but also for its cultural life. You will discover how this avenue has been transformed into a centre of art, gastronomy and commerce, where modernity coexists with the colonial legacy.
How does a free tour work?
A free tour is a guided walking tour with no fixed price. At the end of the tour, it is you yourself who will evaluate the quality of the service with your contribution to the guide.
