10 Things to do in Merida That You Shouldn't Miss

December 27, 2021 Brandee Mangan

In this university town in western Venezuela, it's possible to relax in a park honoring Beethoven, sample more than 800 flavors of ice cream in a Guinness-record-holding shop and ascend into the surrounding snow-capped Andes mountains via the world's longest and highest cable car. The historic downtown, centered on Plaza Bolivar, contains an impressive church inspired by Spain's Toledo Cathedral. Adventure tour companies run paragliding, mountain biking and trekking excursions outside the city.
Restaurants in Merida

1. Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada

Entre Carretera Nacional Merida y Barinas, Merida 5101 Venezuela +58 212-2640080
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5.0 based on 315 reviews

Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada

2. Laguna de Mucubaji

Santo Domingo, Merida Venezuela +58 414-2499039 http://www.mucubaji.com
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5.0 based on 443 reviews

Laguna de Mucubaji

3. Los Aleros

Merida Venezuela +58 274-2450053 http://www.losaleros.net/
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4.5 based on 268 reviews

Los Aleros

The only historical village in the Andes, Los Aleros exhibits traditional housing, agricultural implements and methods and customs of European colonies in Venezuela.

4. Catedral Metropolitana de Merida

Avenida 4 Plaza Bolivar, Merida 5101 Venezuela 58 74 544 229
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4.5 based on 259 reviews

Catedral Metropolitana de Merida

Though construction of the Cathedral began in the early nineteenth century, it was delayed by two earthquakes, the War of Independence, and internal political conflicts. Work was finally completed in 1958, and the Cathedral stands today as a symbol of Merida and its history.

5. Represa Uribante Caparo

Merida Venezuela
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Represa Uribante Caparo

6. Estadio Metropolitano de Merida

Merida Venezuela
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Estadio Metropolitano de Merida

7. Plaza e Iglesia de Santo Domingo

Carretera Panamericana, kilometro 83 Santo Domingo, Merida 5131 Venezuela
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Plaza e Iglesia de Santo Domingo

Interesting historical sectors remain in this town founded in 1620 and rebuilt in 1838. Among them is the Plaza Bolívar, with its monument to the Liberator erected in 1995. To the side of the square is the parochial church with its simple colonial architecture, small altarpiece, and images of Our Lady of Sorrows and Christ in the Sepulchre.

8. Jardin Botanico de Merida

A.P. 52. Sector La Hechicera, Merida 5101 Venezuela +58 274-4173290 http://www.ciencias.ula.ve/jardinbotanico/
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4.5 based on 222 reviews

Jardin Botanico de Merida

9. La Venezuela de Antier

Carretera Panamericana, Merida 5101 Venezuela +58 274-4160195 http://www.lavenezueladeantier.net
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4.5 based on 253 reviews

La Venezuela de Antier

10. Pico el Aguila Venezuela

Carretera Valera Merida, Merida 5101 Venezuela
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4.5 based on 500 reviews

Pico el Aguila Venezuela

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