Merida

Mérida is the capital city of the state of Yucatán, México. In the center and north part of the state, less than 100 miles form the Caribbean. Quite old, with lots of architecture of the 18 and 19 centuries, and earlier. Warm-hot humid weather. Mérida and the state of Yucatán are somewhat isolated form the rest of the country, and it shows in many things. Race: many inhabitants are Mayan descendents. Slow paced, witty, romantic and happy. Food: the food is great, with a strong Mayan influence. Language and accent: very marked Yucatan accent. Several Spanish expressions are used with their Mayan meaning. Music: La Trova Yucateca is a very nice, romantic music style.