Paseo de Montejo

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by Payton Chung

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Paseo de Montejo in Mérida, Mexico, is one of the city's most iconic and historic avenues. Inspired by the grand boulevards of Europe, particularly the Champs-Élysées in Paris, it was designed in the late 19th century during the Porfiriato period. The avenue is lined with stunning colonial mansions, many of which have been meticulously restored and repurposed into museums, hotels, and cafes, reflecting the opulence of the henequen boom that brought wealth to the region. Notable landmarks along Paseo de Montejo include the Monumento a la Patria, an intricate stone monument honoring Mexican history, and the Palacio Cantón, which houses the Regional Museum of Anthropology.

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