Sights & Attractions in Yucatan and Campeche States

Worth Noting

Name	Category	Location

Aké Aké, a compact archaeological site 35 km (22 mi) southeast...	Archaeological Sites	Mérida

Baluarte de San Pedro Built in 1686 to protect the city from pirate attacks, this bastion...	Military Sites	Campeche City

Baluarte de Santiago The last of the bastions to be built (1704) has been transformed...	Military Sites	Campeche City

Ermita de Santa Isabel At the southern end of the city stands the restored and beautiful...	Religious Sites	Mérida

Ex-Templo de San José The Jesuits built this fine baroque church in honor of Saint...	Religious Sites	Campeche City


Iglesia de la Tercera Orden de Jesús Just north of Parque Hidalgo is one of Mérida's oldest...	Religious Sites	Mérida

Iglesia de San Francisco With its flat, boldly painted facade and bells ensconced under...	Religious Sites	Campeche City

Iglesia de San Román Like most Franciscan churches, this one is sober and plain, and...	Religious Sites	Campeche City

Iglesia y Ex-Convento de San Roque The elaborately carved main altarpiece and matching side altars...	Religious Sites	Campeche City

Mansión Carvajal Built in the early 20th century by one of the Yucatán's...	Houses / Mansions	Campeche City

Mercado de Artesanías García Rejón Although many deal in the same wares, the shops or stalls of...	Markets / Bazaars	Mérida

Mercado Lucas de Gálvez Sellers of chiles, herbs, crafts, trinkets, and fruit fill this...	Markets / Bazaars	Mérida

Mercado Municipal The city's heart is this municipal market, where locals shop...	Markets / Bazaars	Campeche City

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Originally designed as an art school and used until 1915 as a...	Museums / Galleries	Mérida

Museo de Arte Popular de Yucatán Facing the Plaza Mejorada, this museum is funded by the Banamex...	Museums / Galleries	Mérida

Palacio Cantón The most compelling of the mansions on Paseo Montejo, this stately...	Museums / Galleries, Houses / Mansions	Mérida

Palacio del Gobierno Visit the seat of state government to see Fernando Castro Pacheco's...	Government Buildings	Mérida

Palacio Municipal The west side of the main square is occupied by City Hall, or...	Government Buildings	Mérida

Parque Hidalgo A half block north of the main plaza is this small cozy park...	Parks	Mérida

Parque Santa Lucía The rather plain park at Calles 60 and 55 draws crowds with its...	Parks	Mérida

Parque Zoológico El Centenario Mérida's greatest children's attraction, this large amusement...	Zoos / Aquariums	Mérida

Reducto de San José el Alto This lofty redoubt, or stronghold, at the northwest end of town...	Museums / Galleries	Campeche City
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