Paseo de Montejo
What the experts agree on
Mérida's grand 10-block avenue showcases the opulent mansions of wealthy 19th-century plantation owners. This tree-lined street remains the city's most elegant thoroughfare, perfect for strolling and admiring architectural history.
“The Paseo de Montejo, Mérida's first great avenue, was an immediate success from its inauguration in 1904.”
– Michelin Guide
"North of downtown, this 10-block-long street was the place to reside in the late 19th century, when wealthy plantation owners sought to outdo each other with the opulence of their elegant mansions." Full review