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Plaza Grande


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 29 attractions in Merida
Traveler 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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Attraction type: Architectural building
Activities: Arts and crafts, Shopping

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5 of 5 stars
unclelouie   112 contributions
Minnesota
Feb 9, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

This is one of the greatest central plazas in all of Mexico. It is large, colorful, full of trees and benches, and surrounded by much to see. From the square you are in the midst of shops, hotels and restaurants, theatres, and places to visit. Immediately surrounding the square are old government buildings, the Cathedral, a modern art gallery, the... more

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2 of 5 stars
HawaiiShoeDiva   2 contributions
Honolulu
Jun 3, 2008
2/4 found this review helpful

A friend and I spent a day in Merida after visiting Chichen Itza. We wanted to experience a less touristy location in the Yucatan. It was great to see one of the oldest cities in Mexico. For the most part we enjoyed the cultural experience and were surprised the by friendliness of the locals who pointed out several destinations for... more

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5 of 5 stars
londoner_in_yucatan   38 contributions
Merida, Yucatan
Mar 24, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

If you spend any time in Merida, you ought to see the central square - the Zocalo, or Plaza Grande. It is the essence of Merida. All four sides of the square have historic buildings that mark the origins & development of Merida. The cathederal is the oldest in mainland America, though a bit austere in appearance. Opposite this you... more

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4 of 5 stars
OntarioTraveldad   35 contributions
Ontario
May 8, 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

My daughters and I spent two nights in the central part of the city to experience the cultural activities of the Plaza grande on Sunday when streets are closed to traffic. We really enjoyed the murals in the govener's palace and the many food and handicraft vendors in the park. We watched the "Jarana" ( a traditional Yucatan dance )... more

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4 of 5 stars
wmsf   59 contributions
Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Feb 25, 2006
6/6 found this review helpful

The Plaza Grande, or Plaza de Independencia, is the heart of Merida's colonial center. This pretty, green park is a pleasant place for a stroll day or night, and it is surrounded by Merida's most significant historical buildings. The Plaza is dominated by the Cathedral, one of the oldest in Mexico. Although it cannot compare with the ornate splendor of... more

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Merida, Mexico