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Merida, Mexico, located in Yucatan state in the Yucatan Peninsula, is one of the most up-and-coming travel destinations in all of Mexico. Known for its gorgeous homes and Airbnbs with colorful, colonial architecture, laid back tropical style and delicious food, Merida makes the perfect romantic getaway.
Not far from all the big name Yucatan destinations, Cancun, Riviera Maya and Tulum, Merida feels like it’s a world away. Not yet on all tourism radars, Merida maintains its small town charm and authentic culture. In fact, it’s considered the epicenter of Mayan culture in the Yucatan Peninsula — wrapped up in one of the most Instagram worthy Mexico destinations.
Besides all that, Merida has been called the safest city in Mexico, and one of the two safest on the entire Americas continent by CEO World magazine. This makes nighttime strolls through lively-yet-quaint Centro…