Since the Spanish conquest, Mérida has been the cultural capital of the entire Yucatan Peninsula. A city steeped in colonial history, Merida has a delightful mix of regional and cosmopolitan features, making it a great place to explore with its narrow streets, wide central plazas and some of Mexico's best museums. The city, with its delicious cuisine, excellent accommodation, thriving markets and entertainment that takes place almost every night, makes it the focus of the attention of many domestic and international tourists.