Merida is the capital of the Mexican State of Yucatan, and the largest city in the region.  Nestled in the middle of the Mayan territory, the city is full of life, color, and culture. Here, you will find exquisite gastronomy- unique to this region-  markets, museums, and colonial plazas, all centrally located  near cenotes, Mayan cities & ruins, haciendas, and beaches. The Peninsula is home to one of the new seven wonders of the world, Chichen Itza.