This year, the Mexican city of Merida was named the American Capital of Culture for a second time, highlighting the Yucatán capital's abundant riches. For travelers looking to explore beyond Mexico’s ...

In this video, we spend a few days exploring Merida, a city often described as one of the safest in Mexico. From walkable streets and visible security cameras to friendly locals and peaceful cafés, ...

The best way to get around Mérida is either on foot or by car (whether that's your own car, an Uber or a taxi). English speakers will likely find it easiest to travel via Uber when they aren't walking ...

I loved visiting Mérida, Mexico, which feels more laid-back and less crowded than Cancún. Mérida has beautiful architecture and excellent cuisine for a range of budgets. There's nothing like exploring ...

Merida already holds a reputation for stunning Roman remains, yet a newly documented mosaic panel featuring Medusa adds a fresh jolt to the city’s archaeological record. Her swirling hair, fierce ...

For a Mexican city whose reputation tends to concentrate on its gilded age of the early 20 th century, some hundred years later, Mérida is experiencing a second coming. Between new hotels, restaurants ...

The colony of Augusta Emerita, which became present-day Mérida in Estremadura, was founded in 25 B.C. at the end of the Spanish Campaign and was the capital of Lusitania. The well-preserved remains of ...