Free access cultural events in Merida

The Mérida City Council offers a free cultural activity every day of the week. The color of folklore, music, dance, the delicate craftsmanship, the memory of the historical past, the evocation of ancient customs, respect for religious tradition, the syncretism of the pre-Hispanic and European, the influence of the Caribbean, the taste for dancing and living together.

Monday – Vaquería Yucateca

Palacio Municipal

The “Vaquería” is reminiscent of the old “town festivals” of the seventeenth century, which were held in the cattle ranches where the feast of the ironing of the cattle was framed by dances and festivities called by the owner of the farm.

This custom is recreated every Monday, with a program in which traditional dances are performed. Live music, by the “Jaranera” orchestra of the Mérida City Council creates a special festive atmosphere.

Tuesday – Musical Remembrances

Santiago Park

It takes place in Santiago Park, a place where the notes of the “Jaranera” orchestra rock couples under the charm of songs.

Wednesday – Video Mapping

Casa de Montejo

The facade of the Montejo House is painted using a digital mapping, the elements that are sculpted in the building are explained in detail, which serves as the setting for a scenic dialogue between Francisco de Montejo and an indigenous leader.

Thursday – Serenade in Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia Park

The Plaza Santa Lucia is the precise setting for the Serenade of Santa Lucia. A program created to offer a space of remembrance to Yucatecan composers.

Friday – Sacred Stones

Esplanade of the Cathedral of San Idelfonso

It is a videomapping show on the facade of the Cathedral of San Idelfonso. It combines several 3D and 2D animation techniques to deliver a historical reunion of the creation of the building, built with the stones of the ancient Mayan city of “Thó”.

Saturday – “Pok ta Pok” (Mayan Ball Game) and Mexican Night

Esplanade of the Cathedral of San Idelfonso – Remate Paseo de Montejo

“Pok ta Pok”, is a Mayan representation of the cosmic cycles to ask for fertility and please the gods. In it, the two teams compete to pass a solid rubber ball through a narrow hoop located almost three meters high, and the players can only touch it with their forearms, knees and hips.

The Mexican night, with exponents who every week enrich the traditional celebration, a celebration that calls for music, voices and traditional dances from other entities and regions of the country, singers, composers, dancers, actors and interpreters and numerous guests; the setting is the so-called “auction” or “start” of Paseo de Montejo.

Sunday – Bike – route

Paseo de Montejo – Historic Center

It is an event held to promote sports and family life. Explore the most representative historical sites from the Paseo de Montejo to the Ermita de Santa Isabel, and it is an excellent opportunity to do physical activity and walk the most beautiful streets of the city.