City of Merida - Mérida State

Merida's cathedral

Founded in 1558, Santiago de Los Caballeros (its original name) is presently a beautiful city surrounded by impressive mountains, with a colonial down town of singular beauty where you can see the Bishop's Palace, the City Hall, The University buildings, the Cathedral recognized for its handsome architecture, colorful parks, and most enjoyable of all: its charming well-bred population.

Lado de la Catedral

Nave Central

Gobernación

The University ranked among the most prestigious ones in the country has been many prominent citizens' Alma Mater.

The University of Los Andes (ULA)

Bolivar Square View

Beethoven's clock

The Merideños (Merida's citizens) are highly fond of "la fiesta brava" (bull-fight), whose highest season takes place during "La Feria del Sol" the regional festivities that bring in the best known bull fighters.

Plaza de Toros

Los Chorros de Milla

Entrada a la Milla

Laguna con Patos

Salto de la Milla

At Los Chorros de Milla a beautiful local park, you will admire two splendorous high cascades (that give the park its name), luxuriant vegetation, pretty ponds and a small zoo. Altogether a fine place to spend a pleasant day.

Merida City is considered a tourist pole not only for the numerous attractions it offers but also for good standard hotels, inns, restaurants and most of all its friendly population.