Park and Church of Santa Ana

The park and church of Santa Ana, everyday Mérida

Parque de Santa Ana is an ideal place to discover everyday Mérida, away from the bustle of the Plaza Grande. Bordered by its church, it beats to the rhythm of the district. The Mérida audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this authentic corner of the city, where local life, heritage and flavours mingle.

A district born in the eighteenth century

The Santa Ana district developed in the eighteenth century, around its church completed in 1733 and consecrated the following year. The park, shaded and lined with palm trees, is the heart of this lively, popular barrio. Between the church, the small market and the terraces, the place offers a more intimate and authentic face of Mérida, away from the great monuments of the centre.

What to see

Here you enjoy the church of Santa Ana, the shaded park and its small market, renowned for its local food stalls. The district is one of the best places to taste Yucatecan gastronomy and observe the daily life of the people of Mérida. It is an authentic and convivial stop, away from the busiest circuits.

Practical information

The park and church of Santa Ana lie in the Santa Ana district, north of the historic centre of Mérida, reachable on foot. The park is a freely accessible public space; the church, a working place of worship, can be visited with respect for services. The small market and the terraces have their own hours, often from the morning.

When was the church of Santa Ana built?

It was completed in 1733 and consecrated the following year; the Santa Ana district developed around it in the eighteenth century.

Why visit Parque de Santa Ana?

To discover everyday Mérida, taste local cuisine at its small market and enjoy the authentic atmosphere of a lively barrio, away from the Plaza Grande.