Yucatan is geographically located in Southeastern Mexico and is a part of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is due south of New Orleans, Louisiana (US) and Southwest of Miami, Florida (US).
Merida, the capital city of Yucatan, was a large Mayan city originally known as T’ho. Merida was founded on January 6, 1542 by the Spaniard Francisco de Montejo. It was then conquered by the Spaniards.
All pyramids where dismantled and used in the construction of the Cathedral of San Idelfonso (1561-1599). Some of the mural illustrations depict a somewhat violent and bloody history of Yucatan. However, in present times Yucatan is well known for its peacefulness and safety.
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