First day in Merida…read more While on a Sunday bike ride, one of the first signs I saw were directions pointing to a Cathedral. And then I was focused: go see this first before anything else. I might have missed countless other historical sites (I figured I'd see them later) but I was tunnel-visioned: this is the first landmark I wanted to see. When I finally found it, I was almost overwhelmed by how majestic the whole structure is. And what I found more amazing is that it still stands five centuries later. I spent a few minutes just (literally) staring at its beauty. Learned a lot about it including all the added fixtures in the 19th century. Lots of interesting facts. I came through a few times in hopes of maybe seeing the inside, but timing never worked out: it was closed every time I got the chance to come through. But not fretting: there will be future opportunities. Here's hoping I get the chance on the next visit.

Not particularly ornate, but fabulous in a tastefully simple, powerful way. Could feel God's…read morepresence and was quite tranquil just sitting down and relaxing. Must see when in Merida.