The Hotel Panamericana is part of the Calinda chain,
but is quite distinctive, as are many others in this hotel group.
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Mini buses galore in Merida's Centro
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Looking across the zocalo at the Cathedral -
Catedral de San Ildefonso
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Walking down Calle 60 towards the zocalo
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Typical espadana belfry found on many colonial
churches and convents in the Yucatan.
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Food stand in front of carpet store in Merida's
centro
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The Palacio Municipal is one of the reasons that
Merida is known as the "White City".
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Balloons galore in front of the Cathedral
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Vegetation almost obscures views of the Cathedral
from certain parts of the main square.
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It's hard for travellers to go hungry in Merida,
with plentiful, inexpensive food carts to be found everywhere downtown.
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The Palacio Municipal, or Town Hall, dates from
1735.
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A statue of Carlos Peon stands near the Iglesia
de Jesus, one of the oldest buildings in Merida.
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Gran Hotel at Hidalgo Park
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Parque Cepeda Peraza (Hidalgo)
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Hidalgo Park (with Iglesia de Jesus, or El Tercer
Orden) is often the scene of weddings or other family events.
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Beautiful fountain found in the Hotel
Panamericana's courtyard
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The Panamericana is actually housed in a
historical mansion from Merida's henequen boom.
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The mansion dates from the end of the nineteenth
century.
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Pool at the Hotel Panamericana
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This hotel is in the mid-price range - a very
good value.
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The poolside restaurant, Lol-Tun
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The Hotel Panamericana is located about 4 blocks
from the main square on Calle 59.
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The courtyard, particularly, gives the hotel a
European atmosphere.
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A replica of a Mayan pyramid overlooks the pool
and restaurant (on the right under the canopy).
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