Cultural Tourism in Merida: Festivals and Traditions

Posteado el Abril 10, 2007 - Categorizado en Cultural Tourism in Merida, Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Merida Mexico, Merida Yucatan, Mexico Festivals, Mexico traditions

Merida is a city that proudly maintains many of its old musical and festive traditions. In every square or plaza, you can listen to traditional songs, ballads with a bohemian feel, or you can enjoy the rhythmic sounds of the jarana every Monday in front of the city’s Palacio Municipal.
Among the most important celebrations that take place in the White City are la Festividad del Cristo de las Ampollas and Independence Day; both fall in the month of September. During that time, the streets of Merida are adorned with the flag’s red, white and green colors.

In November, Day of the Dead is celebrated with the preparation of the classical “muc-bil,” a tamal made with chicken and lard. During that same month, the X’Matkuil Fair takes place, which has an important display of farm animals, crafts and industrial supplies. While you there you can watch a rodeo, a bullfight or a cockfight. If that’s not for you, you can catch a live performance of numerous national and international musicians.

If you are interested in Mexico tourism, visit our section of hotels in Merida and Mexico resorts.

Source:visitmexico.com

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Cultural Tourism in Merida: Art Galleries

Posteado el Abril 9, 2007 - Categorizado en Art Galleries in Mexico, Cultural Tourism in Mexico, Merida Tourism

In the 2000 Merida was named Cultural Capital of the Americas. At this same time various art galleries opened in Merida bringing a whole new energy to this 462-year old city. If art is your fancy, you are visiting the right city. Several galleries are owned by the foreigners who have moved to Merida and made it their home. Between the local owners and the foreigners, there is a very nice variety of artwork available.
Presently, the Santa Ana neighborhood is even being dubbed as the cultural barrio or neighborhood with several galleries in a three block stretch along Calle 60.
At the galleries you will find permanent shows and new exhibitions.

We recommended to visit the different hotels in Merida and hotels in mexico.

Source:yucatantoday.com

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