Mérida, Yucatán by SAMANTHA PAULINA LOPEZ ALVARADO

History

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In 1542 the Spanish conquerors found the Mayan site called "T'Hó" which means "place of the five hills". In it they discovered a settlement that reminded them of the remains of Mérida, in Extremadura, Spain. They renamed the city and used the stones of the temples for the construction of the cathedral.

Nowadays

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Currently, Mérida is the economic, cultural and service capital of the Mexican southeast.

Architecture

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It is characterized by its colonial architecture, in a sober style, where there are buildings with high ceilings and large windows, recognized by the color of the quarry, a material typical of the region.

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Mérida's climate is hot and humid with an average temperature of 26.61° Celsius. The hottest season is from April to August with temperatures of up to 40º.

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The rainy season runs from May to January. There is a low probability of rain during the months of February, March and April.

San Ildefonso Cathedral

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House of Montejo

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Olympus Cultural Center

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Jose Peon Contreras Theater

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Park of the Americas

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Mérida Fest

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It is an event that covers almost the entire month of January, it practically begins with the callejonada and the serenade to the city since its foundation is celebrated on January 6.

Merida carnival

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It has traditionally been held in Paseo de Montejo, it has the participation of various local and national companies, as well as public and private schools, it is the only carnival in Mexico, where one day it is regional since the participants dress in typical clothing as they are the huipil, the most elegant the terno and the men in white with their guayabera or filipina

Tunich Fair

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On October 31, the sample of altars of the "Hanal Pixán" or "food of the souls" is carried out in the hermitage, which is a tradition of the Mayan peoples

walk of souls

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Every year, the walk of the souls is carried out, in which hundreds of undead undertake the journey starting in the general cemetery until they reach the Hermitage of Santa Isabel. Throughout the journey, 130 altars from the different departments of the city council could be seen

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Between dances, traditional dishes, Maya celebrations, music and typical costumes, Yucatan is one of the most culturally rich tourist destinations in Mexico. In every town and community of the state there is a multicolored fan of the historical heritage of the Maya in the daily life of the Yucatecans.

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handicrafts: In Yucatan, articles of the most diverse materials, designs and colors are made, which, besides being useful, add beauty and elegance to our environment.

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Something that distinguishes the Yucatecan culture from all others is definitely the gastronomy, delicious dishes prepared with different ingredients from the region.
The cuisine in Yucatan is a clear example of the mixture that emerged after the arrival of the Spaniards, as it mixes Mayan traditions and beliefs with some European styles.

It is said that the reason why corn is frequently used is in honor and invocation to Yum Kaax, god of corn, who symbolizes abundance and prosperity.

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The music of Yucatán is the result of a combination of various musical influences, both international and local, from which two styles emerge: the trova and the jarana yucateca (Yucatecan jarana).

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1- Yucatecan Jarana
Jarana yucateca is the term used for the parties, dances and musical style of the region.

In the towns the parties are celebrated on certain important dates for the community, such as the "vaquerías" or the patron saint's day. The dance that accompanies it is a kind of happy zapateado in pairs.

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2- Yucatecan trova
The Yucatecan trova is also known as the Yucatecan song. The trova is commonly used in urban spaces as opposed to in the towns, as is the case with the jarana. In Mérida, the state capital, it is usually the great sensation at events, especially in the main plazas.

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