Paseo de Montejo
Paseo de Montejo
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This wide avenue, modeled after Paris' Champs Elysees, is lined with the mansions of Merida's old aristocracy.
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Pia M
Isla Mujeres, Mexico11 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
Beautiful walk to do alone or with friends and family, to be able to enjoy old Merida’s buildings. If you are able to go on Sunday you will also please yourself with the bikes, skates and shows around. Perfect for children.
Written February 16, 2020
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Will.n.Barbie
Florida36 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
We have seen this home/museum on YouTube and while taking a city tour bus in Merida however taking the actual tour inside is where you can really appreciate the beautiful decor and history. This was a self guided tour which lasted about 30 minutes. We recommend if your are visiting Merida.
Written March 19, 2021
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Estragon2001
North Bay, Canada171 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Beautiful colonial mansions are a treat to see. Some are repurposed as museums, high end boutiques, banks and hotels. Many gave been fully restored while others await restorative surgery. Take your time strolling the length of Paseo/ stop to explore a museum or sit for a bit in one of the numerous cafes while you sip or nosh.
Written February 17, 2020
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Kataeng
275 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This is one of the few streets in Merida where you can walk/run with views on trees and beautiful old houses. Long and quiet enough for a nice walk. Please do not take a horse carriage to go for a ride in Merida. The horses are very tired and work extremely long hours standing in the sun all day long. Walk or bike. Sundays they close off the Paseo Montejo all the way into city centre for biking! You can see some very beautiful old colonial buildings but also some on the way of withering away.
Written January 21, 2020
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,438 contributions
Jan 2021
You don't have to be an architectural expert to notice this street differs from all others in Merida. It's the main and only blvd in Yucatan capital, the widest and only two way street in the center.
It's named after Francisco de Montejo, Spanish conquistador who established the city when conquered the Mayans in 16 c, but the boulevard was built only in the 19c according to such European ones.
It's a pleasant walk from the Patria Monument at the northern roundabout all the way down to the center. Many nice villas along the way now turned into museums and galleries.
It's named after Francisco de Montejo, Spanish conquistador who established the city when conquered the Mayans in 16 c, but the boulevard was built only in the 19c according to such European ones.
It's a pleasant walk from the Patria Monument at the northern roundabout all the way down to the center. Many nice villas along the way now turned into museums and galleries.
Written February 3, 2021
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D L S
54 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
This loveliest street in MĂ©rida makes a nice, leisurely walk. I started by visiting the Monumento a Las Patrias. I took an Uber there from my hotel. Ambling down the street you will see old homes from the rich past in European styles facing the tree lined street. Two homes are open. I recommend stopping at Quinta Montes Molina for a visit. As you come to the end of the Paseo you will find the Anthropology museum which was closed during my visit. If you are daring walk a block to the Santa Lucia market and eat at one of the outdoor eateries.
Written January 12, 2023
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Georgina R
Toronto, Canada105 contributions
Jan 2020
Walking up one side and down the other is an interesting walk. Keep your eyes open for i things on both side of the street. Palacio ColĂłn is not worth visiting but Casa Museo Montes Melina most certainly is.
Written January 26, 2020
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Anonymous855
Trabuco Canyon, California1,736 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We took the romantic carriage 20 years ago so simply walked the length and back during the day this time. Websites are not always kept up to date and one of the museums that was supposed to be open, was not. Luckily I had contacted the Museo Casa Montejo directly to confirm an English tour (great but pricey). We ate at a food court behind the Museo and it was not very good. There are rifle-toting guards posted for anyone who is a bit skittish and possibly due to the large banks along the road.
Written February 6, 2024
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GoGo2SlowGo
Denton, TX1,468 contributions
Mar 2020
This is the main avenue with all of the homes of the former plantation owners when sisal was the main cash crop of Merida. Paseo de Montejo was named after the founder of Merida, Francisco de Montejo. Our friend, Roberta, calls it the Champs Elysses of Merida. It’s a wide tree lined street and the majority of the very wealthy plantation owners built fantastic homes on this street. Most were built at the end of the 19th century.
You can take a walk or do what we did let someone else do the driving while you do the photography. You won’t regret it. It’s a walk back through time.
You can take a walk or do what we did let someone else do the driving while you do the photography. You won’t regret it. It’s a walk back through time.
Written March 12, 2020
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TJ Hill
Saipan, Mariana Islands184 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We toured the Paseo from Monumento A Los Montejos to Monumento A La Patria twice....on foot by day and by horse drawn carriage by night. We toured the archeological museum, did banking and had a wonderful dinner. The Paseo is worth the visit, regardless of your intentions.
Written January 10, 2020
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Sightsee28722977543
Tijuana, Mexico
hola como agendo tour en espaÑol en merida por 1 dia
Written October 12, 2020
Sightsee28722977543
Tijuana, Mexico
hola como agendo tour en espaÑol en merida por 1 dia
Written October 12, 2020
Is it safe to bicycle in Merida? How are the streets for bicycling (cobblestones?) ? thanks,
Written January 1, 2018
We have lived here a long time and would never bike here. There are accidents every day from cars hitting cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists. However, Sunday mornings, I think from 9am-noon or so, a portion of Paseo Montejo is closed to cars and people come out to bike. Sometimes they also do this on a Saturday night. Bikes are available for rent or bring your own. There are several bike clubs in the area who do biking throughout the state as groups or train for bike events.
Written January 2, 2018
ÂżCuál serĂa un buen restaurante para celebrar el año nuevo por paseo Montejo?
Written December 28, 2014
Hay uno en esquina que se llama Rosas y Xocolate, la comida es buena asĂ como el ambiente del lugar, habrĂa que preguntar que tiene preparado para ese dĂa y puedas decidir!
Saludos.
Written December 28, 2014
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