ENTERTAINMENT
AND SPORTS EVENTS
Merida is a city that has numerous
cultural and sports centers offering a wide variety of
activities and events for all
tastes. Among the most important
are:
Corazon de Merida ? This is a weekly event
that takes place in the downtown Historic
Center on 60th Street and 62nd Street featuring lives performances by singers, various artists and mariachis. Restaurants and cafes place tables on the sidewalks
so that you can enjoy the show. Begins every Saturday
at 8:30 pm.
Merida en Domingo ? This
show, which has been a big hit for more than 10 years, is held in the
main square, and at city
parks Hidalgo, Santa Lucia de la Madre and
Las Americas. The main attraction is the presentation
of the city?s
folkloric ballet, known as the Ballet Folclorico de
Ayuntamiento. There are also
diverse musical acts.
Festival de Aves de Yucatan ? The main objective of this
festival is to promote the protection
of the region?s
bird species. It takes place during the third
week of November.
During the festival, which is also
called Toh, many companies offer guided tours to observe the flora and fauna near Merida.
Teatro Jose Peon Contreras ? Located
at 60th Street and 57th Street in Merida, the façade
of this theater
stands out for its Italian neo-classical style. Inside you?ll find
a spacious lobby with a marble staircase, as well as an excellent
events room with a golden dome and paintings depicting
themes of Greek theater. Open daily from
7:00 to 7:00.
Teatro Daniel Ayala ? This is a 17th-century construction that it is considered
to have one
of the best stages in the region.
It also has art exhibits and
diverse expositions. Located at 499 60th Street, between 59th Street and 61st Street.
Parque de Beisbol Kukulcan ? This is the home
park of Mexican
baseball team the Leones of
Yucatan, one of the strongest
sports traditions in the region, where
baseball is more popular than
soccer, Mexico?s national pastime.
