Paseo De Montejo is the main avenue of the city of Mérida and is named after Francisco de Montejo who was the conqueror of Yucatán.<br /><br />The avenue was inspired by French boulevards with European-style buildings and lined with leafy trees on wide sidewalks.<br /><br />Construction began at the end of the 19th century and most of the mansions and palaces were built at the beginning of the 20th century; some of its buildings are emblematic of the city of Mérida.<br /><br />Walking this avenue allows you to enjoy various mansions of the Yucatan henequen splendor and of course also enjoy some shops, restaurants and cafes that are today on this avenue.<br /><br />Welcome to Mérida, welcome to Yucatán, welcome to Mexico.<br />...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHdZN3NKdfg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHdZN3NKdfg</a>