Mérida - Churches

The Emita de Santa Isabel church, at the corner of Calles 66 and 77, is notable mainly for the surrounding gardens with their Maya statues. The hermitage was once much frequented by travellers to and from Campeche, who prayed here for a safe journey or gave thanks on their return. Another church of historical interest is that of Santa Lucía, at the corner of Calles 60 and 55; it was originally built by the Spaniards for the exclusive use of their negro and mulatto slaves. Concerts are held in the evenings every week (usually on Thursdays) in the Parque Santa Lucia.