Casa de Montejo Tours
Located on the south side of the Plaza Principal, this intricately decorated structure was built by the son of Adelantado Montejo, the conqueror of Yucatan. It served as a mansion for the family and its descendants for several centuries. It dates back to 1549 and is in the Spanish Plateresque style, known for drawing on eclectic sources, from late Gothic to Renaissance to Moorish.
Today it serves as a bank that you can enter during business hours, but the main attraction is outside: two tiers of carvings are so strange and detailed that a knowledgeable guide could spend an hour pointing out the figures and symbols. Sure, there are conquerors and the conquered, plus nods to the building’s owners, but also cherubs, monsters, and assorted demons. The netting covering it all detracts somewhat, but is necessary to keep the birds at bay.
Today it serves as a bank that you can enter during business hours, but the main attraction is outside: two tiers of carvings are so strange and detailed that a knowledgeable guide could spend an hour pointing out the figures and symbols. Sure, there are conquerors and the conquered, plus nods to the building’s owners, but also cherubs, monsters, and assorted demons. The netting covering it all detracts somewhat, but is necessary to keep the birds at bay.
Address: Calle 63 No. 506 Col. Centro, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
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Mike&Duck Walking Tour Merida
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This experience is a walking tour, in the most emblematic buildings of the Merida´s Heart, during the tour you will feel that you return to the past by learning more about the history of the city and the buildings that are visited during the Tour.
Besides talking about these important places, we will also talk about cenotes, the importance and creation, Mayan Aluxes, Equinoxes and much more!
I will share personal stories and some urban stories.
* If you can't see availability for a date or time, feel free to ask me.
* Morning tour only for Spanish language.
* Evening tour only for English language.
* Morning tour (breakfast available).
* Evening Tour (No Breakfast but includes surprise gift).
* Both Tours (includes Typical Mexican Sweets).
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Private Half Day Tour in Merida
Merida, the American capital of culture on 2 occasions, is a tourist and cultural destination that every experienced traveler must know and enjoy by the hand of a native guide proud of its roots.
Through this guided tour you and your companions will discover why Merida is a city full of cultural riches.
You will marvel at the warmth of its inhabitants and the great gastronomic variety that this city offers to make it a place that you will not easily forget.
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per group
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