Guidebook for Merida & Centro

Stan, Sherry & Sophie
Stan, Sherry & Sophie
Guidebook for Merida & Centro

Food Scene

Wonderful Oaxacan Mexican food right on beautiful Santa Lucia Park.
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Apoala
471 Calle 60
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Wonderful Oaxacan Mexican food right on beautiful Santa Lucia Park.
Pita - This little Middle Eastern restaurant is very close to the house and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their pitas are really good. It is on Calle 55 right before you get to Santa Lucia Park.
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Pita
496 C. 55
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Pita - This little Middle Eastern restaurant is very close to the house and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their pitas are really good. It is on Calle 55 right before you get to Santa Lucia Park.
This is one of my new favorites. I LOVE the coconut limeaide and their enmoladas.
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Pancho Maiz
437a Calle 59
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This is one of my new favorites. I LOVE the coconut limeaide and their enmoladas.
Great organic breakfasts!
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El barrio
429 Calle 58
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Great organic breakfasts!
Great Italian food.
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Oliva Enoteca
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Great Italian food.
Wonderful gourmet pizzas.
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La Tratto Santa Lucía
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Wonderful gourmet pizzas.
Also bar. Very good fresh salsa.
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Catrín
463B Calle 47
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Also bar. Very good fresh salsa.
The best mole in town. Cheap, but b=very good food quality. This is not a fancy restaurant, no A/C but it is really good.
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El Apapacho
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The best mole in town. Cheap, but b=very good food quality. This is not a fancy restaurant, no A/C but it is really good.
A foodie's paradise. One of the nicest restaurants in town for the those interested in gourmet dining.
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Kuuk
488 Av Rómulo Rozo
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A foodie's paradise. One of the nicest restaurants in town for the those interested in gourmet dining.
Owner and chef Roberto Solis has captured international attention. After working at some of the finest restaurants in the world like Noma in Denmark, and training underside of the best chefs, Roberto uses his creativity and expertise to put a new twist to the cuisine of the Yucatan.
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Néctar
334 Av. Andrés García Lavín
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Owner and chef Roberto Solis has captured international attention. After working at some of the finest restaurants in the world like Noma in Denmark, and training underside of the best chefs, Roberto uses his creativity and expertise to put a new twist to the cuisine of the Yucatan. 
Korean Grill located on Paseo Montejo this beautiful Paseo Montejo this is a nice break from Mexican food. Or if you want a refreshing desert share one of their ice creams with a friend. They are huge and wonderful. Paseo Montejo #470, x 37 y 39, Mérida 97000, México +52 999 291 7250 https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150811-d12378581-Reviews-Korean_Grill_and_Ice_Cream-Merida_Yucatan_Peninsula.html
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Korean Grill
466 P.º de Montejo
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Korean Grill located on Paseo Montejo this beautiful Paseo Montejo this is a nice break from Mexican food. Or if you want a refreshing desert share one of their ice creams with a friend. They are huge and wonderful. Paseo Montejo #470, x 37 y 39, Mérida 97000, México +52 999 291 7250 https://www.tripadvisor.com.mx/Restaurant_Review-g150811-d12378581-Reviews-Korean_Grill_and_Ice_Cream-Merida_Yucatan_Peninsula.html
Manjar Blanco - $$   I really like this restaurant for a great breakfast or lunch. They have a great breakfast paquete that includes coffee, a fruit plate and an breakfast entree cooked to perfection. Try the motulenos for a local specialty. I actually  like the Yucatan food here better than the highly touted Chaya Maya. The food quality is great and even chef, Rick Bayless, made a stop there.  Located on  Calle 47 # 496 por 58 y 60 | Centro, Merida, Yucatan. In front of park & mercado  Santa Ana, Merida, Mexico +52 999 923 0003 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Manjar Blanco
496 Calle 47
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Manjar Blanco - $$   I really like this restaurant for a great breakfast or lunch. They have a great breakfast paquete that includes coffee, a fruit plate and an breakfast entree cooked to perfection. Try the motulenos for a local specialty. I actually  like the Yucatan food here better than the highly touted Chaya Maya. The food quality is great and even chef, Rick Bayless, made a stop there.  Located on  Calle 47 # 496 por 58 y 60 | Centro, Merida, Yucatan. In front of park & mercado  Santa Ana, Merida, Mexico +52 999 923 0003 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
SOCO Bakery - This all natural artisan bakery is wonderful. They specialize in sour dough bread. They also just started serving breakfast. Their breakfast pastries stuffed with chocolate melt in your mouth. If you go in the morning you can eat them still warm! Their cinnamon rolls are killer too. Calle 51 #492C x 56 y 58 | Centro, Merida 97000, Mexico +52 999 458 2087
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SOCO Merida
492C C. 51
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SOCO Bakery - This all natural artisan bakery is wonderful. They specialize in sour dough bread. They also just started serving breakfast. Their breakfast pastries stuffed with chocolate melt in your mouth. If you go in the morning you can eat them still warm! Their cinnamon rolls are killer too. Calle 51 #492C x 56 y 58 | Centro, Merida 97000, Mexico +52 999 458 2087
Star Bucks - For those who need their Starbucks fix. They will not be disappointed. There is on on Paseo Montejo close to Walmart in a beautiful old mansion with great indoor and outdoor seating and couches. There is also one on Parque Hildago on Calle 60 and Calle 59, halfway between Santa Lucia Park and the main square called Plaza Grande.
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Starbucks
465 P.º de Montejo
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Star Bucks - For those who need their Starbucks fix. They will not be disappointed. There is on on Paseo Montejo close to Walmart in a beautiful old mansion with great indoor and outdoor seating and couches. There is also one on Parque Hildago on Calle 60 and Calle 59, halfway between Santa Lucia Park and the main square called Plaza Grande.
Great little Park in Santiago. Host the Tuesday night Musical Memories or Salsa Night!
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Park Santiago
Calle 72
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Great little Park in Santiago. Host the Tuesday night Musical Memories or Salsa Night!
This is a great little park to eat at one of the cocina economics for a taste of real Mexican culture. Enjoy some fresh squeezed juice or buys some fresh tortillas from Patricia!
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Parque de Santa Ana
y 45 C. 60
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This is a great little park to eat at one of the cocina economics for a taste of real Mexican culture. Enjoy some fresh squeezed juice or buys some fresh tortillas from Patricia!
A local institution for homemade sorbet. I like the Paseo Montejo location the best but there is also on Plaza Grande also.
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Dulcería y Sorbetería Colón
474A C. 56
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A local institution for homemade sorbet. I like the Paseo Montejo location the best but there is also on Plaza Grande also.
There is a vegetarian restaurant and cute gift shop in this hotel.
Hotel Medio Mundo Gift Shop
533 C. 55
There is a vegetarian restaurant and cute gift shop in this hotel.
Great tacos and cheap! A local institution.
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Wayan´e
408 Calle 59
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Great tacos and cheap! A local institution.
This is a tiny, cheap but good restaurant for lunch. It turns into a bar at night.
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El Templo
438 Calle 52
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This is a tiny, cheap but good restaurant for lunch. It turns into a bar at night.
Internationally Acclaimed Gourmet Artisanal Chocolates Load up on presents! Right on Santa Lucia Park.
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Ki'xocolatl
Calle 60
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Internationally Acclaimed Gourmet Artisanal Chocolates Load up on presents! Right on Santa Lucia Park.
This is a tiny little hole in the wall cocina economic. Inexpensive home cooked food.
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La Cubanita
376a Calle 56
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This is a tiny little hole in the wall cocina economic. Inexpensive home cooked food.
It is a culinary experience. There 11 course tasting menu is out of this world.
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Kuuk
488 Av Rómulo Rozo
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It is a culinary experience. There 11 course tasting menu is out of this world.
This place is a quaint little breakfast place in an old Colonial house. Try their house omelet!
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Maiz, Canela y Cilantro
464 C. 70
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This place is a quaint little breakfast place in an old Colonial house. Try their house omelet!
Wonderful atmosphere with a great selection of wine and beers and fantastic meat and cheese boards.
VANA
Wonderful atmosphere with a great selection of wine and beers and fantastic meat and cheese boards.
Wonderful homemade Pita bread, sauces and fresh salads. I recommend the Pita Shwarma. So good!
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Pita
496 C. 55
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Wonderful homemade Pita bread, sauces and fresh salads. I recommend the Pita Shwarma. So good!
The food is an inventive twist on Yucatan cuisine. The atmosphere is nice, the service is great, and the food is exceptional. I think it is my new favorite place. The price is good for the quality of the food.
Holoch
The food is an inventive twist on Yucatan cuisine. The atmosphere is nice, the service is great, and the food is exceptional. I think it is my new favorite place. The price is good for the quality of the food.

Drinks & Nightlife

A very popular cantina
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La Negrita Cantina
415 C. 49
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A very popular cantina
Funky night spot.
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Mezcaleria La Fundacion
509 Calle 59
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Funky night spot.
Trendy little Wine Bar
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Casa Chica
498 B P.º de Montejo
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Trendy little Wine Bar
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Cantina El Dzalbay
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SALÓN GALLOS
459-B C. 63
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Shopping

Spa - Coqui Coqui - Luxury Spa and perfumery. Pricey, but absolutely gorgeous. http://www.coquicoqui.com/merida Calle 55 N.516 (Entre 62 y 64)  Colonia Centro, Merida CP 97000. Yucatán, Mexico Residence Ph +52 999 923 0216 Email  merida@coquicoqui.com
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Coqui Coqui Perfumeria & Spa
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Spa - Coqui Coqui - Luxury Spa and perfumery. Pricey, but absolutely gorgeous. http://www.coquicoqui.com/merida Calle 55 N.516 (Entre 62 y 64)  Colonia Centro, Merida CP 97000. Yucatán, Mexico Residence Ph +52 999 923 0216 Email  merida@coquicoqui.com
Sophistication and style in one place on v=beautiful Paseo Montejo.
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Casa Chica
498 B P.º de Montejo
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Sophistication and style in one place on v=beautiful Paseo Montejo.
This is a good place to buy quality hammocks at a good price. Get the family or king size
La Hamaqueria
This is a good place to buy quality hammocks at a good price. Get the family or king size
B&G Atelier

Arts & Culture

http://www.laquintamm.com This a a beautiful mansion on Paseo Montejo you can tour in the afternoons. Check website for times.
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Muzeum Montes Molina
469 P.º de Montejo
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http://www.laquintamm.com This a a beautiful mansion on Paseo Montejo you can tour in the afternoons. Check website for times.
This is one of my favorite galleries Calle 55 #520 Between Calle 62 Y 64 E: info@fundaciondeartistas.org HOURS Tuesday to Sunday 11AM - 7PM Closed Mondays http://www.fundaciondeartistas.org/exhibitions/
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Fundacion de Artistas
520 C. 55
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This is one of my favorite galleries Calle 55 #520 Between Calle 62 Y 64 E: info@fundaciondeartistas.org HOURS Tuesday to Sunday 11AM - 7PM Closed Mondays http://www.fundaciondeartistas.org/exhibitions/
Today it houses a bank and museum with a permanent exhibition of renovated Victorian, neorococo and neorenaissance furnishings of the historic building. Free. Located right on the zocalo on Calle 63 #506  Hours Mon - Fri 10 -7  Sat. 10 to 2
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Muzeum Casa Montejo
506 C. 63
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Today it houses a bank and museum with a permanent exhibition of renovated Victorian, neorococo and neorenaissance furnishings of the historic building. Free. Located right on the zocalo on Calle 63 #506  Hours Mon - Fri 10 -7  Sat. 10 to 2
nice museum on 2 levels. The exhibits change. Located on the main square next to main Cathedral. The entrance in in the glass domed walkway.
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Museo Fernando Garcia Ponce Macay
502B C. 60
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nice museum on 2 levels. The exhibits change. Located on the main square next to main Cathedral. The entrance in in the glass domed walkway.
This museum tells the interesting and brutal history of the area through 27 beautiful murals. If you like art and history you will want to see this. Most of the murals are on the second floor. Be sure to go to the 2nd floor front ballroom. It is the prettiest room with the most murals and it is a great location to get photo of the zocalo. The green building on the Corner of 60 and 61. Free.
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Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Yucatán
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This museum tells the interesting and brutal history of the area through 27 beautiful murals. If you like art and history you will want to see this. Most of the murals are on the second floor. Be sure to go to the 2nd floor front ballroom. It is the prettiest room with the most murals and it is a great location to get photo of the zocalo. The green building on the Corner of 60 and 61. Free.
Palacio Canton - is one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture in the city. Located on Paseo Montejo it houses an archeological museum with changing exhibits. It is worth the small donation to get in just to imagine what it was like to live in such a house.
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Canton Palace Museum
481 P.º de Montejo
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Palacio Canton - is one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture in the city. Located on Paseo Montejo it houses an archeological museum with changing exhibits. It is worth the small donation to get in just to imagine what it was like to live in such a house.
There are all kind of art galleries to see in Merida. Here are 2 I like. Tel: 999.230.7233 Address: Calle 60 #400A x 43 & 41 Centro, Merida. Yuc. 97000 Monday - Friday 10:00AM - 05:00PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM https://www.sohogalleriesmx.com
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Soho Galleries
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There are all kind of art galleries to see in Merida. Here are 2 I like. Tel: 999.230.7233 Address: Calle 60 #400A x 43 & 41 Centro, Merida. Yuc. 97000 Monday - Friday 10:00AM - 05:00PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM https://www.sohogalleriesmx.com
This is the home of the Symphony which is wonderful! It is so cheap to go to and the musicians are from all over the world.
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Jose Peon Contreras Theater
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This is the home of the Symphony which is wonderful! It is so cheap to go to and the musicians are from all over the world.

Parks & Nature

This is an old style zoo with a surprisingly large selection of animals. It is a beautiful tree filled park and a must for couples with kids.
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Zoo park Centenario
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This is an old style zoo with a surprisingly large selection of animals. It is a beautiful tree filled park and a must for couples with kids.
A gorgeous little park with sidewalk cafes and Santa Clara Ice Cream!
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HIDALGO Park
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A gorgeous little park with sidewalk cafes and Santa Clara Ice Cream!
Quiet local park just a block from Maison Azul. There is a cute Museum of Popular Art on the North east corner of the park a beautiful old church and an Architectural college.
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Mejorada Park
Calle 57
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Quiet local park just a block from Maison Azul. There is a cute Museum of Popular Art on the North east corner of the park a beautiful old church and an Architectural college.
This is the largest park just completed this year. Nice place to go in the cool of the evening. Lots of people walking dogs. There is a dog park, food court and skate board area.
La Plancha Park
This is the largest park just completed this year. Nice place to go in the cool of the evening. Lots of people walking dogs. There is a dog park, food court and skate board area.

Sightseeing

This is the main square or zocalo and heart of the city.
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Plaza Grande
S/N C. 60
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This is the main square or zocalo and heart of the city.
This is park is called the park of Romance and is lined with trendy restaurants. They Apoala!
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Santa Lucía Park
476A C. 60
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This is park is called the park of Romance and is lined with trendy restaurants. They Apoala!
This is the very beginning of Paseo Montejo and hosts the weekly Noche Mexicano with live Music, food and handicrafts.
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Remate de Paseo de Montejo
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This is the very beginning of Paseo Montejo and hosts the weekly Noche Mexicano with live Music, food and handicrafts.

Essentials

Walmart Mexico style. Close to Casa Boheme.
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Walmart Merida
379 Av Pérez Ponce
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Walmart Mexico style. Close to Casa Boheme.
Close to Maison Azul.
SIX LA CENTRAL
441 C. 55
Close to Maison Azul.
ISSTEY
Esquina C. 60
Close to the main market
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Soriana Súper - Centro
514 C. 56
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Close to the main market
This is the huge main market of the city. It is dirty, crowded, but a study in culture!
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Mercado Lucas De Galvéz
Calle 65A
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This is the huge main market of the city. It is dirty, crowded, but a study in culture!
This is a small local market if you don't feel like braving the huge main market. It is close to Maison Azul.
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Chen Bech market
420 C. 57
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This is a small local market if you don't feel like braving the huge main market. It is close to Maison Azul.
This is a very small market for fruits, veggies, tortillas, juice, chicken and more.
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Mercado Bar Santa Ana
47 - 45 C. 60
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This is a very small market for fruits, veggies, tortillas, juice, chicken and more.