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Cal 261 le 5 Pe 1 rif eri Pe rif er ico MERIDA C a ll e o jo nte la 21 Ca s ne de nt pu k Av. C o lo ucat Av. Y eo ci Make the most of your vacation, and book your tours before your trip. Everything is pre-arranged, so all you have to do is enjoy! Mo Cu Ja co Av. 49 Pa s The streets of Merida are lined with regal mansions, imposing cathedrals and impeccably designed plazas, each brilliantly displaying the influence of the Spanish colonists. 25 to Maya Beach VACATION ENHANCING TOURS n 1 Ale 3 an 4 man 2 mile km 1/2 4 1/2 A M. C. Rejon International Airport 5 le 6 io n v ia c Cal Av. 8 Cal 0 180 C irc u it 9 o C o lo 50 0 le 6 C a ll e 59 5 172 lle 0 Ca 180 lle 27 Ca But the highlight of a Merida excursion is exploring the jewel of the ancient Mayan ruins – Chichen-Itza and Uxmal. These are monuments to a thriving culture that mysteriously disappeared into the folds of time. 18 n ia s to Chichen Itza to Uxmal Pe r ifer ico 6 7 The colonial era architecture combined with the rich Mayan heritage give Merida a distinction all its own. In fact, the Cathedral of San Ildefonso was founded with massive stones taken directly from the Mayan pyramids. Despite all this, Merida is about more than just looking back in time. It's a driveable distance from Cancun, and only 20 minutes from the beach. A simple day trip can bring you the best of both worlds, old and new. FIESTA AMERICANA MERIDA o o o o Offering bright and cheerful rooms and suites, the 350-room property also offers a special Fiesta Club executive floor with upgraded services and amenities. Kids 12 and under stay free. Kid's program and honeymoon amenity. AAA Four Diamond. 1 ALL-INCLUSIVE AVAILABLE 2 3 HYATT REGENCY MERIDA o o o o Located at the centre of the city's business and commercial district, this 17-story hotel with its 289 rooms and suites enjoy views over the interior of Merida's agreeable streets. The hotel also offers two restaurants and bars, an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, gym and 14 meeting rooms. AAA Five Diamond. PRESIDENTE INTERCONTINENTAL VILLA MERCEDES oooo At the heart of the financial and commercial district of the colonial Merida, the exclusive alternative in hospitality and service is Presidente InterContinental Villa Mercedes Merida. Located 300 feet from Paseo Montejo, 1.2 miles from the Historic Center, 10 minutes from the Convention Center and 20 minutes from the International Airport. AAA Four Diamond. Chichen Itza One Day Excursion: The meaning of the word ChichenItza is the "Mouth of the well of the Itzaes", which was the name of the tribe, in this ceremonial center you will find an amalgam of the Mayan and Tolteca culture, most important buildings are: The temple of Kukulcan, also known as "The castle", the Ball court (Largest of all Mesoamerica), The Sacrifitial Well, The Observatory, The temple of the Jaguars. There are some examples of the greatness of this ceremonial center that makes an unforgettable visit, its located 126 kilometers to the eastb of the city of Merida. Uxmal & Kabah: Uxmal means the three times built, is located only 80 kilometers away from Merida it is the best Mayan sample built in the state of Yucatan, It has impressive constructions such as "the Temple of the Sorcerer" (according to the legend it was built in only one night by a dwarf that governed in Uxmal), "The cuadrangle of the Nuns", "The Dove-cot" "The house of the Witch", "The shrine of the turtles" and "The House of the Governor". Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. These fine hotels are also available: 50 MINUTES FROM MERIDA 4 ooooH 5 ooooH HACIENDA SAN JOSE HACIENDA TEMOZON CHICHEN ITZA 6 THE LODGE AT CHICHEN ITZA o o o o 7 MAYALAND HOTEL & BUNGALOWS o o o UXMAL 8 oooo 9 oooo HACIENDA UXMAL THE LODGE AT UXMAL Merida 57

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