Named for the founder of the city of Mérida—Francisco de Montejo y León—the Paseo de Montejo is home to highlights such as the architecturally eclectic Cantón Palace, since converted into Mérida’s Museum of Anthropology and History, the Quinta Montes Molina mansion, and the Monumento a la Patria (Monument to the Fatherland).
As one of Mérida’s principal thoroughfares, the Paseo de Montejo features in most city walking tours. Multi-day excursions to Mérida, Uxmal, and Chichén Itzá also typically include a visit the Paseo de Montejo. Alternatively, stroll the length of this notable thoroughfare independently or hitch a ride in a horse and carriage.