Points of interest

Merida contains numerous historical squares, colonial houses, churches, and government buildings that make up most of its sightseeing spots. Moreover, the educational development of the city due, for the most part, to its university (ULA) has contributed to the creation of museums, libraries, and centers for scientific research, such as the Center for Astronomy Research (CIDA), located a few kilometers from the city in the mountains near Apartaderos.

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2* Caspiroleta
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1* Cream Soursop
After boiled and sweetened a bottle of milk, he put four egg yolks beaten and left to fire until it boils. Allow to cool. When you're cold, you put four glasses of soursop and pouring brandry to taste.

Nightlife

As a city popular with students and tourists, Mérida enjoys a broad network of places open at night for entertainment of a public with varied tastes, composed principally of clubs and bars. There are also various cafés, restaurants, and movie theaters. Furthermore, a number of cultural and popular events constantly take place in these locations. Notable among these events are the concerts of the Symphonic Orchestra of Mérida, as well as concerts of local bands, performing rock and other musical styles.

Shopping

For those who like to go shopping and spend the day enjoying stores or food courts, Mérida offers Las Tapias or Alto Prado shopping malls, located in Ave. Andrés Bello y la Ave. Los Próceres, respectively. There, you may also enjoy watching the latest films. Currently, there are under construction three larger malls on Ave. Las Américas: Rosario Mall, Plaza Mayor, and Rodeo Plaza. There are rumors that Sambil will also open a branch in Mérida.
The main commercial area of Mérida lies within the historic downtown. However, all kinds of services can be found in the suburbs. Two notable destinations by locals and tourists alike are Mérida's Mercado Principal (Main Market) and the Heladería Coromoto (Coromoto Ice cream Parlor). The Mercado Principal is famous for its variety of folk art, gastronomy, produce, groceries, and other local and regional goods. Heladería Coromoto is well-known because it offers the greatest variety of ice cream flavors world-wide, with more than 800 choices

Hotels

Lodging accommodations can be found to fit all budgets, including pensions and apartments for tourists with basic amenities. At least half of the hotels are located within the city, which is about 35% of the total number state-wide. All in all, there are about 2,650 beds available. Moreover, there will be three large five-star hotels added before 2007, when Mérida becomes the host of the soccer event Copa América.

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Hotel Tibisay

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Hotel Mistafi

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Parks, squares, and sightseeing

View of the Bolívar Square with the statue dedicated to the Libertador and the cathedral in the background
Mérida is famous nationwide for its great number of parks and squares, providing its inhabitants with access to nature. There are, at least, a dozen squares and two dozen parks, some of which are described below.

Botanical Garden of Merida
In the city of Merida, on the road to the area called "witch", is the Botanical Garden of Merida, an interesting place to visit. Like any botanical garden, offers a large collection of vegetation. But this garden also has an activity that is causing a furor, not only in Merida, but in several parks in the world: The escalation of trees

The Alero
The Alero is the first theme park that took the city. It is a typical Andean village, where visitors can see what life was like earlier in the Andean peoples. The organization is impeccable and is a place that is enjoyed much power to be involved in the various activities being carried out.

La Venezuela de Antier
The second theme park is the "anti Venezuela," where one is transported to the 20s, when Juan Vicente Gómez, ruled Venezuela. Is an interesting and very entertaining for all ages.

On the way to Jají from Merida City, is one of the theme parks in Merida: "The Anti Venezuela." The theme of this park is the Venezuela of the 20s when the then ruling meritorious Juan Vicente Gómez. The tour begins at the main station (where the parking lot.) Bought the tickets and takes some of the old trams Caracas to reach the park.

The mountain of dreams
After the success of the two other theme parks, its creator, Alexis Montilla, again repeating a great success with the history of the media in Venezuela. It is a place where he has a chance to be the protagonist. It is located 40 minutes from the city of Merida, in the town of Chiguará

Religious buildings

Cathedral of Mérida
The city's Minor Basilica, built in Baroque style, similar to the Cathedral of Toledo, Spain. It is the main Catholic building in the city, where the Archbishop of Mérida presides the mass services.

Iglesia del Carmen
The oldest religious structure in Mérida, Our Lady of Carmen Church stands close to the Plaza Bolívar. Visitors marvel at its colonial architecture and its historical significance - the church is a seat of the Carmelite Brotherhood. It served as cathedral of the city between 1812 and 1866, before the current one was built.
Iglesia de la Tercera
Iglesia del Llano
Mérida's only building in the Gothic style. It stands near the place where an old chapel held the first wooden cross brought to Mérida by the Spaniards.
Iglesia de Milla
This is one of the oldest churches in the city, originally built in the 18th century and rebuilt in 1907 after an earthquake. It is located in front of the square with the same name.
Archbishop's Palace
A Baroque palace located in front of Bolívar Square. It has served as the residence for the Archbishop since 1951. It houses the Archdiocesan Museum.

Monuments, public buildings, and historic places

Cable Car
The Mérida Cable Car is one of the main touristic spots. In its trajectory, it ascends from the central quarter to the Sierra Nevada. The cable car was completed in 1958. It has now been closed.

Plaza Monumental Román Eduardo Sandia
The Bullfighting Arena of Mérida was built in 1967. It has a capacity of 16,000 people and it is frequently used for cultural activities, besides serving its original purpose of bullfighting arena during the Sun Fairs.

House of Former Governors
This colonial-style villa, located in the central quarter, was the official residence of the state governors.

Rectorate's Building
Seat of the University's rectorate and Aula Magna.

Government Palace
The government building, regional executive branch

Coromoto Ice Cream
One of the curiosities of Merida, is the Icehouse Coromoto, known for having more than 600 varieties of ice cream. You can get the most incredible ice cream Pavilion Criollo, beer, bananas, guacuco, or the more traditional and classic. The Coromoto ice cream parlor in the Guinness book of record, for having the world record in a variety of ice cream

Points of interest

Merida contains numerous historical squares, colonial houses, churches, and government buildings that make up most of its sightseeing spots. Moreover, the educational development of the city due, for the most part, to its university (ULA) has contributed to the creation of museums, libraries, and centers for scientific research, such as the Center for Astronomy Research (CIDA), located a few kilometers from the city in the mountains near Apartaderos

Tourism in Merida

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