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50 | Merida VACATION ENHANCING TOURS "The White City," nicknamed so for its signature limestone and squeaky-clean streets, is only 20 minutes from the beach and a day trip from Cancun, but a world apart from both. The capital and cultural and financial center of the Yucatan State, Merida's modern museums, art galleries, restaurants, and shops stand juxtaposed against its proximity to the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Uxmal. Within its walls, find meticulously restored plazas, cathedrals, and colonial mansions, and learn to move in Vaqueria regional styles or jarana folk dance against the sounds of wind and brass. Those seeking thorough authenticity can call for the bombas rhymes—short, clever banter exchanged between male and female dancers—in between songs. These traditions are only a small part of Merida's fascinating heritage. Isolated from other parts of Mexico due to its unique geography on the Five Hills of the ancient Mayan city of T'ho, Spanish is spoken with a distinctive accent and the cuisine is diverse, representative of the local culture that gives its people much to be proud of. MERIDA Pride of All Av. Aviacion Circuito Colonias Periferico Periferico Periferico Calle 60 Paseo de Montejo Calle 50 Calle 59 Av. Colon Cupulas Aleman Av. Yucatan Calle 65 Calle 51 Calle 21 Av. 49 Calle 27 Jacinto Canek to Maya Beach to Uxmal to Chichen Itza M. C. Rejon International Airport 25 180 18 180 172 261 4 0 1/2 mile 0 1/2 km There's much to see, do, touch and experience in Merida; we highly recommend pre-booking your tours to ensure that you don't miss a thing. All you'll have to do is show up and enjoy! • Chichen Itza One-Day Excursion • Uxmal & Kabah Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. PRESIDENTE INTERCONTINENTAL VILLA MERCEDES MERIDA O O O O Stay at one of the 127 renovated rooms in a beautiful 19 th century house. At the heart of the financial and commercial district of colonial Merida, the Presidente InterContinental Villa Mercedes Merida is an exemplary choice in hospitality and service. Located 300 feet from Paseo Montejo, 1.2 miles from the historic center, and 20 minutes from the airport. 1 1