We didn't find this until the final day in Merida and so wish we had started here. It's huge and almost all indoors. We found fish, beef, poultry, vegetables, fruit, animals, shoes, religious paraphernalia, hardware, medicinals and more. It's not exactly obvious where it is--it's at about 56 and 65 south of the main plaza. I somehow was envisioning it... More

This is really a must-see when you're in Merida. We've travelled through Mexico for a couple of weeks and this was one of the bigger and better Mercados we've seen. There's lots of food options. Some stalls, counters and quite a bunch of sit-down places. We had lunch at a place with some outside seats even. Some pork skirt steak... More

It's one of several mercados inte immediate neighborhood and, although, there are a few visitors, it is definitely ofr locals. Food, clothing, jewelry, you name it. Most of the stall-keepers are welcoming and, if you smile as you raise your camera, you can get some great photos of people and their products.

Especially if you come from a strictly Americanized country, you need to visit the city of Merida's major mercado. Quite unlike anything I have certainly ever seen!! A must do if you have time. Be warned though, it is a large maze, sometimes a little smelly, and I would recommend wearing closed toe shoes and not flip-flops as it can... More