Facts about ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹, Mexico
| Country | Mexico |
| State | ³Û³Ü³¦²¹³Ùá²Ô |
| Region | Southeastern Mexico (³Û³Ü³¦²¹³Ùá²Ô Peninsula) |
| Municipal Seat | ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ |
| Named After | ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹, Spain (after Roman ruins resembling those in ³Û³Ü³¦²¹³Ùá²Ô) |
| Established | 1542 |
| Municipality Status | 1918 |
| Coordinates | 20.9674° N, 89.5926° W |
| Total Area | 858 sq km |
| Land Area | 858 sq km |
| Water Area | Minimal |
| Population (2020) | 921,771 |
| Population Rank | Largest city in ³Û³Ü³¦²¹³Ùá²Ô state |
| Major City | ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ |
| Main Industries | Tourism, Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Commerce |
| Major Airport | Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID) |
| Time Zone | Central Time (UTC-06:00) |
| Known For | Mayan heritage, colonial architecture, safety, culture, proximity to cenotes |
| Website | https://www.merida.gob.mx |
Top Attractions in ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹, Mexico
- Plaza Grande - main square surrounded by historic buildings and cultural life
- Catedral de San Ildefonso - oldest cathedral in mainland Mexico
- Paseo de Montejo - grand avenue lined with historic mansions and monuments
- Gran Museo del Mundo Maya - modern museum dedicated to Maya culture and history
- Palacio de Gobierno - historic government palace with murals depicting ³Û³Ü³¦²¹³Ùá²Ô history
- Casa de Montejo - 16th-century mansion built by the city’s founder
- Mercado Lucas de Gálvez - traditional market with local food and crafts
- Parque de Santa LucÃa - cultural plaza known for music and evening events
- Cenotes near ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ - natural sinkholes ideal for swimming and exploration
- Nearby Uxmal - major Maya archaeological site and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Distance from ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ to Other Mexican Cities
- ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ to Progreso - 35 km (22 miles)
- ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ to Campeche - 180 km (112 miles)
- ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ to Cancún - 305 km (189 miles)
- ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ to Playa del Carmen - 265 km (165 miles)
- ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ to Chetumal - 510 km (317 miles)
- ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ to Villahermosa - 550 km (342 miles)
- ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ to Veracruz - 860 km (534 miles)
- ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ to Oaxaca - 950 km (590 miles)
- ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ to Puebla - 1,050 km (652 miles)
- ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ to Mexico City - 1,300 km (808 miles)
- ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ to Guadalajara - 1,750 km (1,087 miles)
- ²Ñé°ù¾±»å²¹ to Monterrey - 1,900 km (1,181 miles)
Location of Cities in Mexico