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From International Living: Merida Then and Now
Mérida Then and Now -- International Living Postcards -- A look back at Merida, 25 years ago. Sunday, April 16, 2006

Merida, Yucatan

The capital city of the state of Yucatan has approximately 950,000 inhabitants.

Located in the Yucatán Peninsula in the southeast portion of Mexico, directly south of New Orleans, The Yucatán peninsula is a vast limestone slab that juts into the Gulf of Mexico to the north and west, and into the Caribbean Sea to the East. Low scrub and rocky soil, along with a rich, thick jungle canopy is characteristic of the area.

There is quite a diversity of flora and fauna. To the east, in the region surrounding Cancun, are thousands of hectares of ecological reserves and eco-resorts. In addition, the Yucatán peninsula is home to more different species of tropical birds than in the entire rest of Mexico.

Besides the states of Yucatán and Quintana Roo (which is home to Cancun) there are three other incredibly interesting states that make up the Yucatán peninsula. Tabasco is the rich, tropical cradle of the chocolate world. Campeche, capitol of the state of Campeche, is a UNESCO world heritage site and a perfectly preserved colonial walled city perched on a hillside overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. And, bordering Guatemala, the mountainous coffee-growing state of Chiapas boasts the most well preserved indigenous culture of any state in Mexico.

Mérida the charming and culturally rich capital of the state of Yucatán is a swift four hours by modern superhighway from the most popular resort in the world Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Southwest of Miami, 400 km (249 m) due west of Cancun, and on the same latitude as Honolulu. Land of Spanish speakers, with Mayan spoken regularly by many locals.

-- From SanDiegoSource Website