This is my walking tour of Mérida, Yucatán, México. I call it History in the Streets.
But this isn’t your average walking tour because I’m not your average tour guide.
I’m a historian with a PhD in history who has spent years researching power, politics, and culture in Latin America. I created this tour to bring those insights into the streets of Mérida, where architecture isn’t just beautiful—it’s a record of struggle, ambition, and contested history.
“I have a PhD in history and I know how to use it.”
I’ll teach you to see what the average eye might miss.
Mérida’s architecture reveals layers of power, politics, and identity. Some stories are celebrated in stone and marble, while others are erased or hidden in plain sight. Together, we’ll uncover both, treating the city itself as a living archive of contested history.
Architecture is more than grand façades—it’s also cantinas, doorways, and lived-in streets.
This tour is for curious travelers, thoughtful locals, and anyone who wants to learn to see Mérida a little differently.
This tour isn’t about memorizing dates or snapping postcard photos. It’s for people who want to dig deeper—whether you’re a visitor seeking context, a local interested in your city’s hidden stories, or a student or professional exploring questions of history, culture, and urban change.
Exploring Power, Politics, and Meaning in the Streets
Architecture isn’t just decoration and it’s never neutral—it’s a stage for power.
Every plaza, doorway, and monument in Mérida reflects decisions about who belonged, who ruled, and how history should be remembered. Some stories are carved in stone for everyone to see. Others are hidden, erased, or only whispered. On this tour, we’ll explore both—because history in the streets is about politics, power, and meaning still alive today.
Some seriously non-neutral architecture: the Palacio Cantón on Paseo Montejo.
Ready to go? Good.
This tour is by appointment—because history doesn’t run on a fixed schedule.
Want to join a group tour? I’ll be rolling out public dates soon, so you can hop in with other curious explorers.
Prefer a private walk? I love leading tailored tours for universities, study abroad groups, or anyone who wants a more personal experience.
👉 Ready to explore Mérida with new eyes?
Fill out the form on the right to book your tour! History in the streets starts HERE.
