Strolling through old streets of Merida, the biggest city in Yucatan
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I recently took a trip to Merida that I would like to tell you more about in my today´s post. But let me start out by explaining what Merida I am actually talking about. In fact, there are many Meridas all over the world with the most famous ones being in Spain, Venezuela, the Philippines and Mexico. The one that I visited is in Mexico and with a population of almost 1 million, it is also the biggest Merida in the world.
Another cool thing about this Merida is the fact that it has the largest Mayan community in all Mexico - about 60% of local inhabitants are of Mayan origin.
The city is also famous for beautiful colonial architecture and, despite the enormous heat, I really enjoyed wandering the old streets lined with colorful houses dating back to centuries ago. Here is a shot I took on one of those streets.
It is also my today´s entry for the #streetphotography contest organized by @juliank and @photocontests.
Thank you for visiting my blog and voting for me in the contest :) Have a great Friday and see you in my next post!
awesome. have been there in march. If you need a hostel there you should definitely stay in ''Nomadas'' Hostel. Best Hostel I have been while traveling Mexico
Cool, thanks for the tip! :)
BEAUTIFUL STREET IN MEXICO
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That looks really good 👍
Thanks! :)
Oh .. Merida, this was our headquarter during our For 91 Days in Yucatan. We actually spent Christmas and New Year's there too. The colors and the light! We miss it!
Yeah, I believe you enjoyed that stay :) Despite the heat :D (its hotter than the Riviera where we live)
Love the colors!
Thanks!
I've never been to Mexico so far, but I picture it to be as colourful as in your photo, so definitely on my bucket list!
Yes, the colors are incredible here :) You should come to see for yourself :)
OMG those colours! Mind sharing your camera and shooting settings? Or was it with a smartphone?
It was just a quick cellphone capture :) Merida is incredibly colorful city, definitely worth a visit :) Thanks for the comment and good luck on Steemit!
Nice and colorful street! Thats bringing joy to the visitors :)