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Plaza Grande

Merida, Mexico
Ranked #10 of 31 attractions in Merida
4.5 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Activities: Arts and crafts, Shopping
Description: Also known as Plaza de Armas, this city square contains some of the most historically significant and aesthetically pleasing buildings in Merida.
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Waco, Texas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

The plaza is the heart of Merida and a must for all tourist to visit on Sunday or on a Merida or Mexican holiday. The streets surrounding the plaza get blocked off and entertainment is in the air. The tropical, colonial, traditional and modern mesh into a beautiful blanket of tranquility in this colonial city at the plaza during the... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

while in Merida I was here many times. It's just so pretty and there is always something going on, stalls selling stuff, live entertainment, music, dancing and more depending when you are there. 'Then of course it has free wifi, seating all over the square and lots of tourists, locals, horse and carriages, and tourist police incase you need to... More

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TIjuana, Mexico
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Lots of artists in the park, we didn't know and arrived late and wished we had more time to shop! More

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London
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

The Plaza Grande is the centre of Merida, a large square with trees and flowers and love seats, and it is alos the centre of all happenings in the city. On Sundays it is the venue for a souvenir/crafts market and the vaqueria (traditional dance) shows and is closed for traffic. In the evenings, as the sun sets, thousands of... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

it is worth going at any time and any day just to see the world go by More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

There was always something happening here. Sundays are a great time as there is always live music and dancing. A nice place to walk around More

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Monterrey, Mexico
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

We stayed on Merida to be able see the market on Sunday, my kids enjoyed very much and bought several souvenirs there. More

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Toronto, Canada
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Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

The plaza is full of trees and people sitting on the benches, talking. Take a casual stroll around the plaza. Plaza is surrounded wih many historical architectures. The most prominent of these is the Cathedral which is located on east side of Plaza. Next to the Cathedral is the old bishop's palace, now city's contemporary art museum. Sout side of... More

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Baker, Montana
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

We spent an afternoon watching the Mayan dancers. they are the most peaceful, beautiful people I have ever seen. Lots of great retaurants etc on the Plaza. More

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Saint Julian's, Malta
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

In the evenings we were entertained by local dancers and musicians. Mexicans are excellent dancers both old and young. We loved Merida although they were redoing most of the pavements and of course was a little bit dusty. More

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