Gay Mérida Mérida City Guide City Guides > Mexico > Gay Mérida Mérida Curation by Yasmina Rodríguez, words by Lauma BreezeYucatan’s White City has been built from the ruins of an ancient Mayan world to become an enigmatic capital with a strong pulse. From the money-drenched mansions and palaces of Paseo Montejo and Plaza Grande to the modest yet boldly-coloured barrios, Merida is emblazoned with some of Mexico’s finest colonial architecture. Mixed with an affinity for Mexicana art and design and an innate ability to show you a good time, this part of the country will soon have you hooked on its excitable atmosphere. Meanwhile, an alternate universe lies just beyond the city limits. One where lush tropical forests rule supreme amongst sapphire blue cenotes and ancient Mayan ruins like Chichen Itza while sleepy beaches lie along nearby shores. Explore the city’s cultural highlights and epic gay scene from the comfort of your very own hacienda with the help of our Merida guide. Feel like getting away? Take a trip planned just for you, and let us do all the work. Discover Trip Design Hotels Things to do Things to see Food & Drink Shopping Nightlife Trip Design Decu Downtown For the ultimate in pampered retreat, Hacienda Xcanatun, Angsana Heritage Collection, is the city’s most romantic propositionThank you for reading Mr Hudson.Subscribe to City Guides or log in to continue reading. Subscribe now Log inExplore more Florence City GuideFlorence is an urban dream best savoured slowly, teeming as it is with the world’s best museums, iconic medieval architecture and sigh-worthy shopping. To access this content, you must purchase City Guides subscription. Explore > Incredible Australian landmarks worth a visitFrom the ocean to the outback, from city views to natural wonders in the wild, everything about Australia is unique and worthwhile. Get to know 10 of Australia’s famous landmarks to include in your next trip itinerary! Read story > 10 days Kenya itinerary: the very best of a trip to wild and gay KenyaAfter landing on urban treasures in Nairobi, take a Jeep ride across the savannah in the company of Kenya’s unrivalled wildlife. From there, go coastal in the nation’s underrated beach towns and outlying islands for a taste of Swahili culture amidst ancient UNESCO-listed settlements. Read story > Subscribe to our newsletterYou can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Discover the World's Most Exquisite Escapes Your email address JOIN THE CLUBJoin Mr Hudson's inner circle for curated stays, exclusive rates and quiet insider access — the best of the world's most beautiful hotels, straight to your inbox.