Did you know that Merida is the safest city in all of Mexico and with the highest quality of life? In addition, the capital of Yucatan offers tourists a treasure of more than 3,000 colonial houses built between the 16th and 19th centuries, majestic avenues, lively parks and interesting museums. Book several Free Tours in Merida and discover its most outstanding attractions with a local guide. The historic center of Merida is organized around the Plaza Grande (Big Square) and the enormous Cathedral of San Idelfonso. Nearby is the Municipal Palace and the spectacular Montejo's House, which belonged to the powerful dynasty that conquered the city. Throughout the tour, your guides will tell amusing anecdotes about the founding of the city in 1542, where does the nickname "White City" come from, and why the export of a certain cactus placed Merida at the head of the world textile industry.