Mérida

Merida, Mexico is the largest city and capital of the Yucatan region of Mexico. Located on the Yucatan Peninsula, this colonial city has a relaxed feel to it, and allows its visitors free roam of the city to explore the excellent restaurants, large markets, and local flavors. Most locals...

Merida, Mexico is the largest city and capital of the Yucatan region of Mexico. Located on the Yucatan Peninsula, this colonial city has a relaxed feel to it, and allows its visitors free roam of the city to explore the excellent restaurants, large markets, and local flavors. Most locals operate in typical Mexican fashion, taking a break, or siesta, during peak sunlight to "beat the heat" in this steamy tropical climate. Students interested in studying Spanish courses in Merida will enjoy practicing their new language skills as they experience the local culture, theaters, history and art museums, and unique Yucatan cuisine that blends Mexican, Mayan, Caribbean, and European influences together. Students enrolled in a Spanish school in Merida interested in exploring beyond its borders may also want to consider a trip to the Mayan archaeological site of Chichen Itza which is just over an hour away from the city.