Mérida has one of the largest centro historico districts in the Americas. érida has the highest percentage of indigenous persons of any large city in Mexico with approximately 60% of all inhabitants being of the Maya ethnicity. Candid and lifetstyle photographer based in Seattle.

Woman wearing traditional Mayan dress walks in the centro plaza. Spaniard Francisco de Montejo founded Merida in 1542. Vuong Vu photography seattle

On any given evening, the sidewalks of Merida host walkers going from work, restaurants, shops, parks and friendly visits. Most people living in Merida do not own cars, although traffic volumes increase in the center of Merida, it is relatively calm compared to other major cities. vuong vu photography seattle. Lifestyle photography, Editorial.