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A representation of the Mexican symbol of the eagle with snake (found on the Mexican flag) on the Monumento a la Patria The Monumento a la Patria (Monument to Patriotism) depicts Mexico's history. The monument was actually created by a Columbian named Romulo Rozo.

You can't miss the monument if you stay on the Paseo - it's found at the intersection with Avenida Colon. The Fiesta Americana is one of the top luxury hotels along the Paseo. The Government Palace in Merida Centro

Dave walking through the courtyard of the Government Palace An extensive collection of murals can be found at the Government Palace, by an artist named Pacheco. Decorative wall at the Gran Hotel

Panama hats for sale at the Hotel Caribe Hotel Caribe's courtyardside restaurant The Hotel Caribe comes complete with resident toucans.

The Cathedral in Merida is one of the largest in Latin America. Work began on the Cathedral in 1561, and it was completed in 1598. The Iglesias de Jesus (Church of Jesus)

The Iglesias was built by the Jesuits in 1618. The Municipal Building Beautiful blue courthouse with typical VW "bug" in front

As much of Mexican architecture, this building is wonderfully ornate. Detail of the same building In front of the Gran Hotel

Looking towards the Parque de la Mejorada from the Hotel Panamericana Patio Espanol cafe in front of the Gran Hotel Our trusty horse and driver gave us a very pleasant ride along the Paseo.

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A representation of the Mexican symbol of the eagle with snake (found on the Mexican flag) on the Monumento a la Patria	The Monumento a la Patria (Monument to Patriotism) depicts Mexico's history.	The monument was actually created by a Columbian named Romulo Rozo.
You can't miss the monument if you stay on the Paseo - it's found at the intersection with Avenida Colon.	The Fiesta Americana is one of the top luxury hotels along the Paseo.	The Government Palace in Merida Centro
Dave walking through the courtyard of the Government Palace	An extensive collection of murals can be found at the Government Palace, by an artist named Pacheco.	Decorative wall at the Gran Hotel
Panama hats for sale at the Hotel Caribe	Hotel Caribe's courtyardside restaurant	The Hotel Caribe comes complete with resident toucans.
The Cathedral in Merida is one of the largest in Latin America.	Work began on the Cathedral in 1561, and it was completed in 1598.	The Iglesias de Jesus (Church of Jesus)
The Iglesias was built by the Jesuits in 1618.	The Municipal Building	Beautiful blue courthouse with typical VW "bug" in front
As much of Mexican architecture, this building is wonderfully ornate.	Detail of the same building	In front of the Gran Hotel
Looking towards the Parque de la Mejorada from the Hotel Panamericana	Patio Espanol cafe in front of the Gran Hotel	Our trusty horse and driver gave us a very pleasant ride along the Paseo.