Tours resume Wed November 4
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Tickets on Sale Starting October 1
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Tours resume Wed November 4 〰️ Tickets on Sale Starting October 1 〰️
The city of Mérida has the third largest collection of colonial homes in Latin America, surpassed only by the historic centers of Havana and México City. These centuries-old residential treasures are being rescued from ruin as Mérida’s Centro enjoys a renaissance.
Satisfy your curiosity! The Mérida English Library tour is a walking tour, showcasing a wide variety of homes and gardens in Mérida’s Centro Histórico. The House & Garden Tour is a “must do” for visitors and residents alike! It’s informative and fun! The weekly cost is MX$400 for MEL members and MX$500 for non-members.
The Tours take place on Wednesdays beginning in November and continuing through March.
Each week we plan to visit three homes from a variety of eras, including many from the Colonial and Art Deco periods. From modest to the mansion, colonial ruins to modern masterpieces, under construction and fully renovated, we’ll show you the ongoing revitalization of Mérida’s historic downtown. Come prepared with curiosity, enthusiasm, and sensible shoes for Centro's uneven sidewalks!Preregistration and prepayment are not required but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED especially in January & February. Space is limited, so we advise you reserve your spot during these busiest months. Registrations can be cancelled and refunded until 24 hours before the tour; after that they are NONREFUNDABLE.
Visit the Mérida English Library to register in person using cash or card, or visit the MEL SHOP to purchase online. Send us an email for more information.
We usually gather at the library, but on some tours we meet in a neighborhood park. Otherwise, our normal schedule is:
9:00 AM - The library's doors open and registration begins
9:30 AM - Our volunteers present an informative orientation to give you a unique perspective about the region and its character
10:00 AM - The walking tour departs from the library
The tour ends around noon
PLEASE NOTE: FOR THESE TOURS OF PRIVATE HOMES, SMOKING AND PETS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
EVENING TOURS
December 9 at 5:30 PM - Location TBA
January 20 at 5:30 PM - Location TBA
February 10 at 5:30 PM - Location TBA
February 24 at 5:30 PM - Location TBA
March 10 at 5:30 PM - Location TBA
SPECIAL EVENING TOURS!
We’re thrilled to announce the return of special House & Garden Tours—The Evening Tour! This special tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of Mérida’s homes from a completely different perspective.
As night falls, the magic begins. With thoughtfully placed lighting, these homes take on a whole new glow, and their charm is transformed. From the soft illumination of antique furniture restored to the way light enhances vibrant colors and intricate designs, you'll see these spaces in a way that’s simply marvelous.
JOIN US FOR MORE!
We encourage you to return for more than one tour! We make a concerted effort to rotate properties so that you won’t see the same house twice in the same month.MEL members who plan to tour over several weeks can purchase a six-session partial-season pass for MX$2,000 (normally priced at $2,400 for 6 tours).
Some important notes:
These six-session passes can be purchased and used by MEL MEMBERS ONLY.
The passes are transferable to other MEL members but NOT REFUNDABLE and they expire at the end of the current season.
The same pass may be used by no more than TWO MEL MEMBERS PER TOUR.
IMPORTANT:
Tickets may be purchased until 1:00 PM on the day before a given tour date.
After this time, purchases can be made in-person at the tour meeting point using cash or card.
Tickets for the remaining future tour dates and for the partial-season passes will still be available.
This new policy applies to in-person purchases at MEL, and online purchases in the MEL Online Shop.
For example, tickets for the tour on Wednesday, 4 Nov, may be purchased until Tuesday, 3 Nov, at 1:00 PM. After Tuesday, 3 Nov, at 1:00 PM, tickets for Wednesday, 4 Nov, will be available only in-person at the tour meeting point, and only if the tour has not sold out.