Parque de las Américas

"A little further away from other sites in this guide is the Parque de las Américas, located on Avenida Colón. A 10 to 25-minute walk, depending on the location of your hotel. It covers four entire blocks within the García Ginerés neighborhood. Built between 1943 and 1945, its different sections allow for various activities, such as outdoor exercise, reading, walking a pet, attending cultural events, doing homework or work (it has free wireless Internet), or simply enjoying one's time. It is one of the preferred places for recreation for locals. If experiencing local life or seeing how Mérida people go about their lives interests you, the park is something you should not miss. Additionally, you can always find street food stalls selling elotes, esquites, and marquesitas. "