Merida
The Emita de Santa Isabel church, at the corner of Calles 66 and 77, is notable mainly for the surrounding gardens with their Maya statues. The hermitage was once much frequented by travellers to and from Campeche, who prayed here for a safe journey or gave thanks on their return. Another church of historical interest is that of Santa Lucía, at the corner of Calles 60 and 55; it was originally built by the Spaniards for the exclusive use of their negro and mulatto slaves. Concerts are held in the evenings every week (usually on Thursdays) in the Parque Santa Lucia.
Hobbies & Activities category: Garden or botanic display; Musical activity or concert hall; Christian sites.

Churches

Description
The Emita de Santa Isabel church, at the corner of Calles 66 and 77, is notable mainly for the surrounding gardens with their Maya statues. The hermitage was once much frequented by travellers to and from Campeche, who prayed here for a safe journey or gave thanks on their return. Another church of historical interest is that of Santa Lucía, at the corner of Calles 60 and 55; it was originally built by the Spaniards for the exclusive use of their negro and mulatto slaves. Concerts are held in the evenings every week (usually on Thursdays) in the Parque Santa Lucia.
Hobbies & Activities category: Garden or botanic display; Musical activity or concert hall; Christian sites

Municipal Market

Description
This Municipal Market, south of the Plaza Mayor, is well worth a visit. The main products on sale here include articles made from sisal (hammocks, panama hats, bags, carpets, sandals) together with huipiles (Maya-style dresses with brightly coloured embroidery around the neck) for women, and guayabera (shirts) for men.
Hobbies & Activities category: Market, shopping area

Catedral Of Merida

Description
On the east side of the Plaza Mayor, occupying the site of an earlier Maya temple, stands the Cathedral, built by Pedro de Aulestia and Miguel de Auguero between 1561 and 1598. The largest church in the Yucatán peninsula, its façade shows few architectural features of particular merit.

Above a doorway in the interior hangs a picture of the Maya ruler of Maní, Titul-Kiú, visiting the conquistador Francisco Montejo in Tihó. To the left of the high altar is the Chapel of the Christ of the Blisters (Capilla del Cristo de las Ampollas), with a 16th c. Indian woodcarving. According to legend this was made from the wood of a tree which the Indians once saw burning all night long without leaving any traces of the fire. The statue.
Hobbies & Activities category: Western hemisphere native art, artifacts; Christian sites.