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features. In addition, in recent years, owing to the creation of the only free cultural, scientific, and technological zone in the country, the city has begun to develop in the field of technology, thanks also to the support of the university in this matter. The city of Mérida now stands out at the national level for its low cost of living and its high (relative to cost of living) per capita income of $ 4,381, ninth among Venezuelan cities. The service sector contributes a large percentage of the state's income. In Mérida 82,537 people are economically active, of whom 6.67% are unemployed.

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estimates indicate that the actual population of the city has now reached about 250,000 inhabitants and that the metropolitan area has 350,000 inhabitants. The population of Mérida is relatively homogeneous. There is, however, a large community of foreigners, resulting from the inter- and intra-continental migratory patterns of past eras. Among these there are significant groups of

1664:, immigration and various other reasons, new neighborhoods appeared as years went by. The first to emerge were those near downtown. Then, due to the lack of real estate and in the search of quieter areas, neighborhoods were created far, at the time, from the city center. Some of these old spurs have now become part of the city. The following are the main neighborhoods of the city. 2977: 223: 698: 58: 2444:. Currently, it holds two world records: one for being the longest cable car system in the world (12.5 km or 7.8 mi) and another one for being the highest cable car system in the world (4,367 m or 14,327 ft). The cable car was completed in 1958. It was closed in 2008 for construction of a new cable car system. It was reopened in April 2016. 3246:. Inhabitants of Mérida, with deep connections to their culture, are characterized by their well-preserved traditions and slow, unhurried way of life. The city itself can be recognized by its many well-preserved colonial parks and buildings, in addition to its famous social scene, the local art and craftwork, and the unique regional cuisine. 3113:), which is also an area of exhibits and historical displays, a branch of the National Library of Venezuela, and the public library Simón Bolívar, subsidized by the government. Other public and private institutions such as schools, churches, and language institutes have their own minor libraries to be used by their members. 673:, one who has merit, which also references to veteran Roman soldiers who were discharged from the army after completion of their mandatory service commitment. Another feature common to both the Spanish and the Venezuelan Méridas is that in both cities, there is a tributary of the main river with the name Albarregas. 864:

can be observed; this difference sometimes reaches more than 20 °C (36 °F). The maximums are reached during the day, and are usually around 24 °C (75 °F), but on rare occasions exceed 30 °C (86 °F). The lower limit of daytime temperatures tends to be around 14 °C (57 °F).

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The airport was built in 1956, on the former grounds of a slaughterhouse. Commercial air service was provided by two airlines. There is also an area for private aviation, which receives various types of private flights as well as air ambulance flights, and the delivery of parcels and other valuables.

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In 2006, assuming the usual natural level of growth in the area (between 2.1% and 3% annually), the population reached 230,000 inhabitants, while the metropolitan area would have reached 350,000, thanks to the high growth rate in the city of Ejido, which is one of the largest of the Andes area. Other

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Despite being one of the largest cities in the Venezuelan Andes, Mérida has traditionally been less populated in comparison to other more rapidly growing cities in the country. At the beginning of the 19th century, the city only had about 5,000 inhabitants. The demographic growth saw no major changes

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facility and the old headquarters of the local soccer team. During the last month of 2005, the city was host to the 2005 Andean National Games, an event for which numerous athletic facilities were built, including the Cinco Águilas Blancas (Five White Eagles) Sports Complex—a 42 000-seat stadium and

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Two other more recently founded universities are based in Mérida: the Universidad Nacional Abierta (UNA), which offers undergraduate distance-learning courses; and, from 2006, the UNEFA, which is a military university specializing in Engineering for undergraduates. The main university centers to be

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and long after independence, the city was isolated from other parts of the country because of the lack of transportation routes to the outside world. Midway through the 19th century, the first highway was built, linking the city with the rest of the country, thereby facilitating access and vehicular

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Mérida is the seat of the state and municipal governments, and is also home to the Governor and the Mayor's offices, the state legislature, and the regional offices of the judicial and electoral branches. Important representatives and governors are also taken to this city to meet at an annual voting

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On the other hand, given Mérida's location in the interior of the country, far from the maritime coasts and the influence of the ocean, and its high altitude, the temperature variance over the course of a day is relatively high. Between day and night a difference of more than 10 °C (18 °F)

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The capital city's population is 204,879 inhabitants, and the metropolitan area, that includes the municipality of Libertador, reaches 345,489 people (Census 2001). The city accounts for 28% of the total population of Mérida State, which has more than 750,000 inhabitants (Census 2001). It is home to

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The University of the Andes, the most important in the city, was established in 1785, and offers undergraduate programs in art, sciences, literature, and humanities, long and short programs, as well as courses, degrees, post-graduate programs, specializations, diplomas, etc., bringing together more

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started near the end of the 1990s. The first line was inaugurated on June 18, 2007, with 15 of 34 proposed stations completed. This route serves Ejido and Mérida. The second line is in the planning stages and is expected to be 12 km (7 mi) long with 3 common stations alongside or crossing

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The city enjoys the highest quality of life in Venezuela. In the year 2000, thirty-six health centers were located in the metropolitan area of Mérida, as follows: one type I hospital, one type III hospital, and one type IV hospital, in the city proper, plus 15 urban clinics, four of type III and 11

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Mérida has four principal rivers and some smaller seasonal streams in the less urbanized parts of the city, these last ones have a significant water flow only in times of heavy precipitation. The most important river is the Chama, followed by the Albarregas, which cross the plain and divide it into

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are also of great importance within the local political scene; the first of these offices is currently filled by an opposition party member. Due to the recent suspension of the elections for President of the University Student Body, the city has seen an intense wave of protests that have left more

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Lodging accommodations can be found to fit all budgets, including pensions and apartments for tourists with basic amenities. At least half of the hotels are located within the city, which is about 35% of the total number statewide. All in all, there are about 2,650 beds available. Moreover, there

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Mérida contains numerous historical squares, colonial houses, churches, and government buildings that make up most of its sightseeing spots. Moreover, the educational development of the city due, for the most part, to its university (ULA) has contributed to the creation of museums, libraries, and

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According to the last census, performed in 2001, Mérida's population was of 204,879 inhabitants. This value does not include the population omitted by the survey, which was estimated to be about 6% nationwide. However, Mérida's metropolitan (greater) area, which includes the neighboring cities of

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As a city with many students and tourists, Mérida enjoys a broad network of places open at night, mostly composed of clubs and bars. There are also various cafés, restaurants, and two movie theaters. Furthermore, a number of cultural events constantly take place in these locations. Notable among

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The greatest network of libraries is that of the University of the Andes. Each school has a specialized library, as well as the multidisciplinary libraries located in La Hechicera, the sports division, the administrative division, and a number of other smaller libraries, adding up to more than a

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Situated in the former location of a coffee plantation of the same name, the park was built in 1960 partly as an underwater park, and is 3.5 hectares in area. Its infrastructure is reminiscent to that of an island, offering kids play grounds, trails, and athletic courts. The park houses the

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to a Mérida trolleybus station; construction has yet to begin. Once construction is completed, Mérida will be the first city in Latin America with under 500,000 inhabitants to have a rapid-transit system. The existing bus lines will be reorganized into 47 or so feeder routes, in order to provide

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routes which connect the city with its metropolitan area. The conventional bus routes traverse the various avenues of the city and cover a large percentage of the city's area. Mérida has one of Venezuela's best public transit systems; nevertheless, the system has become overwhelmed by increasing

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As in other respects, the Universidad de Los Andes and its buildings are closely tied to the city; the health care infrastructure consists largely of medical centers belonging to the former, in addition to private health centers. Notable among the public hospitals that offer free services is the

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of farmers moving to the urban centers, a phenomenon seen all over the country. Moreover, the prestige of the University of the Andes transformed Mérida in one of the leading educational centers nationwide. As a result, the city houses an important student population from all over the country.

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The only regional public transit available in Mérida is by bus. These depart from the city bus station. In addition, there are other private terminals from which private lines depart. From the central station one can take buses to destinations within the state, the region, and the rest of the

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However, Juan de Maldonado renamed it as San Juan de las Nieves. In 1559 the name changed again, opting this time for Santiago de los Caballeros. Gradually, it was adopting the name of Santiago de los Caballeros de Mérida, combining the variants that had been appointed to the city until then.

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For those who like to go shopping and spend the day enjoying stores or food courts, Mérida offers the following shopping malls: Las Tapias and Millenium located in Andrés Bello Avenue; Alto Prado and Pie de Monte located in Los Próceres Avenue; and Rodeo Plaza located in Las Américas Avenue.

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Tourism, dubbed the "green industry", is the principal source of income in the city, and one of the most flourishing industries. Touristic activity benefits from the potential offered by the Andes mountains surrounding the city, and from the city's own parks, museums, and plazas, among other

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The bus routes are serviced by private companies, the majority of which are cooperatives or driver's associations, following the private model practiced in most of the cities in Venezuela. However, the prices charged are regulated by the city and supervised by the municipal organization for

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Because of its location on a plateau, in a small valley, covering an area of some 10 to 15 km (6 to 9 mi) in length and between 1 and 3 km (2 mi) wide, the city now lacks additional space for urban development. Though its polygonal area covers some 60 square kilometres

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Venezuela is situated in an inter-tropical zone, so that there is very little temperature variance over the course of a year. The same is true in Mérida—the temperatures recorded in August are normally comparable to those measured under comparable conditions in broad daylight in January.

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This park is dedicated to Tibisay, princess of the original dwellers of the region, the tribe Mucujún. According to legend, she still laments the death of her fiancé Chief Murachí, who died bravely fighting the Spanish conquistadors. This park is located at the north end of Urdaneta

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Despite the limited space available for development, Mérida has the largest proportion of green areas per capita in Venezuela, thanks to its many squares and public parks, the one surrounding the river Albarregas being particularly noteworthy. The School of Architecture of the

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The city's economy has been evolving and transforming since the beginning of the 20th century. Traditionally, agriculture formed the most significant part of economic activity in Mérida, which was the distribution center for agricultural goods in the state. Furthermore, large

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and 24 °C (75 °F), with an overall average of 22 °C (72 °F). Precipitation is heavy during the rainy season, from April to November, though the city does receive more sunshine than most cities in the Colombian Andes, since the valley is too narrow for

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Authorities, so in 1560 they sent Juan de Maldonado to arrest Juan Rodríguez and regularize the new city. On June 24 Maldonado moved Mérida to its present location on the plateau and rechristened it as Santiago de los Caballeros. The city then came to be governed by the

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The valley in which the city is located was formed approximately 40 to 60 million years ago with the creation of the Venezuelan Andes and its continuous erosion by the area's water systems. Its soils consist of alluvial sediment and clay. Below the city runs the major

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The city's typical brightened sweets, made from a base of milk and other ingredients, are also notable. There is a historical tradition of such sweets, which are said to originate in the convents where they were prepared in the 19th century. Also, one can find

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It is a long neighborhood located in the valley of La Pedregosa creek. It is mainly a residential zone. Although connected to the city, it is far enough from it that its development has increased in the last decades due to the availability of suitable real

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Historically, Mérida has been characterized by less pronounced differences between socio-economic classes and for its high quality of life. Recent years, however, owing to the economic situation confronting the country, have seen a significant increase in

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Nowadays, politics have an important role among the general population, although to a lesser extent than in the larger urban centers, and the most important government positions, including Mayor and Governor, are held by members of the official party, the

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made from wheat flour instead of the more common corn. This difference in ingredients is due primarily to the fact that the Andean region was one of the few places in the country where wheat historically has been harvested. Another notable dish is the

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were located nearby; their income led to the construction of a central sugar refinery in which all of Mérida's sugar cane was processed. This refinery was eventually abandoned and has now been converted into a museum. With the construction of

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In the center of the city the terrain, located on a plain, is almost flat. Nonetheless, there is an average incline of 3 to 7 degrees, which causes a difference in altitude between the high and low parts of the city of more than 400 m

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Located in front of the Museum of Modern Art in the northern area of the city, this pretty park has a clock on the ground, whose numbers are flowerpots, and large mechanical carillon clock with wooden elves that play melodies from the

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country. Some of the most heavily used routes in the country start from this station, in particular, those that link Mérida with the city of Caracas. Though Venezuela is undertaking the construction of a national railway system, the

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Mérida is a student city with a large percentage of its population found in classrooms, especially in the university area, where 20–30% of the population consists of students, and has a 0% illiteracy rate. It is the home of the

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are among the largest with several hundred pupils each. These are run by governing bodies Fundación La Salle and Fundación Don Bosco, respectively. However, all schools come ultimately under the auspices of the Venezuelan

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It is a residential area for the middle class located in the vicinity of the Chama river. It is the lowest-altitude neighborhood in the city, situated about 200 metres (660 feet) lower than downtown. It will be connected to

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until the last three decades of the 20th century, when the population tripled, from 74,000 (according to the 1971 census) to the current estimate of 214,000. The increase in number of inhabitants was mainly due to a recent

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It is a middle-class neighborhood located in the geographical center of the city. It borders the Tatuy mesa, which houses a number of car dealers and auto shops and, above all, the largest hospital of the city, the IHULA

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Situated in the middle of the city, it surrounds the airport and local branches of a number of government offices, as well as the city Mayor's office. It is a commercial and residential neighborhood with plenty of public

1983:. The larger private hospitals (commonly referred to as "clinics") are the Clinical Hospital of Mérida, the Clinical Center, the Mérida Clinic, and the Albarregas Clinic. There are also another dozen smaller clinics. 2549:

Mérida is famous nationwide for its great number of parks and squares, providing its inhabitants with access to nature. There are, at least, a dozen squares and two dozen parks, some of which are described below.

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demand, and may be beginning to collapse. Among the existing routes, the route from the center of the city of Ejido to the center of the city of Mérida stands out, with a volume of thousands of passengers daily.

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The oldest religious structure in Mérida, Our Lady of Carmen Church stands close to the Plaza Bolívar. Visitors marvel at its colonial architecture and its historical significance – the church is a seat of the

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A small plaza, located to the northeast of the city center, in a neighbourhood of the same name. Its design, like that of most of the other plazas described here, follows the prototypical Spanish colonial

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traffic. After this point other routes were planned, but lack of maintenance and the nature of the terrain have caused significant interruptions in land traffic between Mérida and the rest of the country.

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In addition to the aforementioned soccer, the current athletic infrastructure also supports a wide array of other traditional sports, including tennis, basketball, baseball, and Venezuelan sports such as

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metropolitan transport. As is the practice throughout the country, the public transport system has special fares for senior citizens, and a student pass providing some of the lowest costs in the country.

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at the Plaza Bolívar. However, the areas surrounding the city are rough and uneven, situated in the valleys formed by the Chama and Albarregas rivers and the Sierra Nevada and Sierra de La Culata ranges.

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Other educational institutions worth mentioning are the schools dedicated to languages, sport and music. Mérida is known as a destination to learn Spanish. In 2007 Jakera Spanish School was voted by the

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This park is the largest in the city, 22 km (14 mi) long and 612 hectares in area. It is located on the bank of the Albarregas River, and contains play areas for children and a sculpture

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mining expeditions he led. The first settlement of Mérida was not the current one but 30 kilometres (19 miles) to the south, in Xamú, where today stands Lagunillas. Nevertheless, in November 1559,

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The main commercial area of Mérida lies within the historic downtown. However, many services can be found in the suburbs. Two notable destinations by locals and tourists alike are Mérida's

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largest convention center in the city, as well as the headquarters of Corpoandes (a government-run corporation that promotes development in the Andes region), facilities for cultivating

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There are many institutions dedicated to primary and secondary education, most of which are public, under the control of the national or regional governments. Of particular note is the

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This is one of the oldest churches in the city, originally built in the 18th century and rebuilt in 1907 after an earthquake. It is located in front of the square with the same name.

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avenues. With a length of more than 8 km (5 mi), it runs from the neighborhoods of the central quarter of Mérida to the outskirts of Ejido. The other three correspond to

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was built in 1967. It has a capacity of 16,000 people and it is frequently used for cultural activities, besides serving its original purpose of bullfighting arena during the

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In addition to national holidays and events, several festivals take place and have origins in Mérida. Most are religious celebrations, and a few – such as the city's famous "

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are almost mandatory in the music style. Additionally, the city is commonly the birthplace of many rock and punk bands, among other genres. The city is also home to the

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A plaza constructed to honor five women from Mérida who fought for independence. It is surrounded by various markets and artisans shops, and the first Cable Car station.

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For this reason, the city layout is unorganized, oriented only by the traffic axes constructed in decades past. The layout of the city center or "Old Quarter" is in the

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A small park that commemorates the three cities in the world named Mérida (in Spain, Mexico, and Venezuela). It features architectural elements typical of each city.

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puts into practice diverse proposals for creating areas protected from urban development, thereby reducing the impact of population growth on the environment.

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offered flights to Caracas; those flights were later cancelled and the airport, as of 2022, has no commercial airline service. Other nearby airports, such as

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Mérida has four large internal roadways, which run from one end of the city to the other, and five smaller roadways. The largest is the combination of the

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dozen under the direction of Serbiula. Moreover, ULA owns the largest digital archive of the country, available to the public for research and education.

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A Baroque palace located in front of Bolívar Square. It has served as the residence for the Archbishop since 1951. It houses the Archdiocesan Museum.

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The principal radio stations of the state also broadcast from Mérida. These stations are mostly privately owned, though in recent years some public

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Located in Belensate, it has a large water pool surrounding a submarine fin, an underwater clock, and a children's play area in the shape of a boat.

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Mérida is the quintessential touristic city in Venezuela, being one of the most sought-after destinations by national and international travelers.

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than 40,000 students and 6,000 professors. The university operates two campuses in Mérida, and about a dozen faculties spread throughout the city.

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situated in the extreme north of the city where the Milla waterfalls once flowed, it contains species indigenous to Venezuela and the Andes region.

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Finally, the municipality is divided (for political purposes) into parishes; thirteen of the municipality's fifteen parishes are within the city.

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This was the first botanical garden in the city. It is located in the extreme north of the city and has about 40 hectares under cultivation.

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Mérida's only building in the Gothic style. It stands near the place where an old chapel held the first wooden cross brought to Mérida by the

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A small park, located in the south of the city, commemorating Venezuela's army. It has green areas, a fountain, and models of military tanks.

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graduates upon earning their degree. In recent years, this tradition has been extended to include younger students who have completed their

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of Mérida includes the municipalities of Campo Elías, Santos Marquina and Sucre and also the municipality that includes Mérida, Libertador.

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The Metropolitan Stadium of Mérida, dedicated on May 25, 2007, with a friendly match between Venezuela and Honduras, was host to the 2007

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The past and present main square of Mérida, it is surrounded by the most important public and historical buildings of the city. It has an

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moved the settlement to nearby El Punto (presently the Zumba area), because of constant confrontations with the native neighbours.

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The cuisine of the Mérida region differs notably from that of the rest of the nation. Among the most notable differences is the

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This is a popular neighborhood, almost exclusively residential, though it houses one of the few industrial zones in the city.

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Not many know that the Archdiocesan Museum of Mérida houses the second and third oldest bells in the world, the so-called

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The traditional music of the city is marked by waltz rhythms. It also includes regional or national rhythms, such as

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in Venezuela. According to the 2001 census, 18.09% of the population lives in poverty; this figure is beaten only by

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It is a populated neighborhood to the southwest of the city, with increasing commercial development in recent years.

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This aquarium exhibits both fresh and salt water fish. It also has collections relating to Mérida's rural past.

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system (still under construction and not fully open), the city relies on a vast system of urban and interurban

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In addition to the national highways, three alternative routes exit the city of Mérida. The first, called the

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forests extend toward the south, where they were planted some years ago. Toward the north and east, one finds

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This colonial-style villa, located in the central quarter, was the official residence of the state governors.

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It comprises the historic city center. It is the main commercial, cultural, and urban area, containing most

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Significant among the local fauna are important populations of certain small and medium-sized birds such as

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Additionally, land originally set aside for a metropolitan library in 2006 was reallocated for the use of

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Mérida has about two dozen religious buildings dedicated to Christianity, the most important of which are

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in the world. It is the largest student and tourist center of western Venezuela. The mass transit system (

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will be three large five-star hotels added before 2007, when Mérida becomes the host of the soccer event

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on December 7 when in the evening all the electricity is turned off and some 18,000 candles are lit; the

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Predominantly a higher-class neighborhood, it contains the largest and most luxurious houses in the city.

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and near the army headquarters, northeast of the city center. It is dedicated to the independence hero

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The city was named after the founder Juan Rodríguez Suárez, who called so in honor of his hometown of

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Located at the northern end of the city, it contains the scientific and engineering buildings of the

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of Mérida, whose chief official established his residence there. The city and territory were part of

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This is the current name of the village formerly known as La Punta. It shares similarities with the

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There were only two neighborhoods in the city at the beginning of the 20th century. One of them was

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Soccer is the most popular and widely supported sport, but given the city's location, a variety of

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which broadcast from Mérida. Two of these are general-interest stations, airing programs including

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Other customs firmly rooted in the Méridan tradition, usually associated with fixed dates, include

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of 1,600 metres (5,200 feet). As background on the horizon rises the country's highest summit: the

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For Mérida, the most important and famous religious traditions are those celebrated by the city's

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is one of the main touristic spots. In its trajectory, it ascends from the central quarter to the

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to the southeast and the Sierra La Culata to the northwest. The old quarter of the city is on the

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Consists of twin plazas constructed in honor of the independence leaders Vicente Campo Elías and

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After years of study, the construction of a non-polluting mass transit system was proposed; the

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The music of Mérida, like its people, is recognizable by the laid back rhythms. The use of the

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or "Christmas skating", which occurs in the city streets throughout the month of December; the

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Another of the more popular local customs (those without official government sanction) are the

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of Mérida have a special relevance and importance given the city's large student population.

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Plaza Bolívar: Mérida is known for being a safe and relaxng city with a pleasant disposition

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between January 12 and 31 celebrated with a drummers processions and street dancing; or the

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churches and chapels, since it is the religion with most number of followers in Venezuela.

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Mérida, Proyección de la población por municipios y parroquias, al (30-06) 1990 – 2020

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On this street painters congregate in order to create, exhibit, and sell their works.

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Two national highways connect Mérida with other cities in Venezuela. The first is

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Población nacida en el exterior por grupo de edad según sexo y país de nacimiento

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The vegetation in the interior of the city consists of medium to tall trees, and

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Proponen red de espacios públicos para mejorar calidad de vida de los merideños

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A large children's park, which models the shape of the city on a smaller scale.

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Jornadas de estudio previo al Plan especial del Parque Metropolitano de Mérida

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of type I. The area also has 18 rural clinics, 13 of type II and 5 of type I.

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The southeastern part of the city, historically the headquarters of the large

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in the western part of the country, the Boconó fault, which forms part of the

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Mérida was founded by Juan Rodríguez Suárez on October 9, 1558, in one of the

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line to Espejo Peak (service restored in 2016 after an eight-year suspension)

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Mérida has a strong athletic infrastructure; noteworthy among others is the

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View of an Andean inn. Tourism in the city is the main source of livelihood.

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was chosen as the most appropriate means of transport. Construction of the

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Lake La Rosa and the Museum of Science and Technology in the background.

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Panoramic view of Plaza las Heroínas in the central quarter of the city.

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Coromoto Ice Cream Shop, with more than a thousand flavors of ice cream

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next to the Government Palace and the Cathedral in the Casco Central

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Esquema de contenido Dossier de las entidades federales; Mérida

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Mérida lies within a valley, with many colonial towns adjacent

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ULA, Alcaldía de Mérida, Universidad de Catalunya, RedIALA:

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Colegio Universitario Hotel Escuela de Los Andes Venezolanos

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View of the Bolívar Square with the statue dedicated to the

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President of the Student Body of the University of The Andes

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of the Libertador Municipality are located within the city.

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Parque de las Cinco Repúblicas (Park of the Five Republics)

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and is in fact the main, if not defining, example of this

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This city sits on a plateau nestled in the valley of the

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Universidad Nacional Experimental de las Fuerzas Armadas

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Church and plaza 'del Llano' located in the city center

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Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Los Andes

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Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de los Andes

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connects Mérida with El Vigía, and in turn, with the

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International Airport in El Vigía, now serve Mérida.

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Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas y Sociales:

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National Experimental University of the Armed Forces

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Cristóbal Mendoza Technological University Institute

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The city is located in the center of the Venezuelan

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Edición de El Nacional. Caracas, Venezuela. 3041:Santiago de los Caballeros de Mérida Institute 2348:better public transit to less-serviced areas. 2260:. The other national highway is the so-called 1636:, thereby uniting Mérida's metropolitan area. 757:), the average being 1,630 m (5,350 4579: 4430: 4428: 4298: 4296: 3949:. Edición de El Nacional. Caracas, Venezuela. 3436:, student processionals organized by and for 3238:The city's culture closely resembles that of 2370:centers for scientific research, such as the 8: 4438:Cifras de Paridad de Poder Adquisitivo (PPA) 3875:the current home stadium of the local team, 2655:Parque Las tres Méridas (Three Méridas Park) 599:until 1777, when it was integrated into the 3834:. Unsourced material may be challenged and 3601:. Unsourced material may be challenged and 2944:. 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Moreover, 13 of the 15 835:Snowfall road to El Aguila Pico. 384:3,365.52/km (8,716.7/sq mi) 282: 221: 214: 160: 150: 114: 103: 92: 85: 74: 67: 56: 4271:"INE: Población por municipios" 3913:Libertador Municipality, Mérida 3791:List of newspapers in Venezuela 3557:Mérida State Symphony Orchestra 3446:primary or elementary education 3297: 3143:needs additional citations for 3064:Primary and Secondary Education 2615:A park that is the home of the 2599:Parque Metropolitano Albarregas 2525:Parks, squares, and sightseeing 2066:needs additional citations for 665:The word Mérida comes from the 489:, but later became part of the 3425:(Christ's Living Passion) and 2750:Panoramic view of Mérida City. 491:Captaincy General of Venezuela 1: 4175:"Estadísticos Básicos Lluvia" 3690:Symphonic Orchestra of Mérida 2876:View of Mérida from the hills 2734:. It is located in front the 2230:avenues; and the corridor of 4560:travel guide from Wikivoyage 4184:(in Spanish). Archived from 4148:(in Spanish). Archived from 4112:(in Spanish). Archived from 3423:La Pasión Viviente de Cristo 3421:(Burning of the Past Year), 3417:. These festivities include 3017:Universidad Nacional Abierta 2648:, and a museum dedicated to 2640:Parque La Isla (Island Park) 2594:Parque de los Conquistadores 2410:Bullfighting Arena of Mérida 2339:(originally planned to be a 2244:, which runs to the city of 2157:Transportation map of Mérida 363:1,630 m (5,350 ft) 191:Non potest civitas abscondi 4935:indicates national capital. 4216:. 2003. Mérida, Venezuela. 3975:. Salvat. Navarra, España. 3877:Estudiantes de Mérida F. 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2303:Public transport 2252:, is crossed by 2224:16 de septiembre 2146: 2139: 2135: 2132: 2126: 2124: 2090:"Mérida, Mérida" 2083: 2059: 2051: 2037:Mérida Cable Car 1923: 1821: 1753:botanical garden 1537:(sun 1961–1990) 1347: 868: 743:Banda Occidental 669:"emérita", from 640:Mérida cable car 483:Venezuelan Andes 287: 286: 271: 270: 268: 267: 266: 261: 260:8.600°N 71.150°W 257: 254: 253: 252: 249: 225: 224: 218: 164: 154: 118: 107: 96: 89: 78: 71: 60: 40: 21: 4978: 4977: 4973: 4972: 4971: 4969: 4968: 4967: 4943: 4942: 4941: 4936: 4926: 4921: 4914: 4903: 4892: 4881: 4870: 4859: 4849: 4842: 4831: 4820: 4809: 4798: 4787: 4777: 4770: 4759: 4748: 4735: 4724: 4713: 4703: 4696: 4685: 4674: 4663: 4652: 4641: 4638:Puerto Ayacucho 4621: 4616: 4606: 4592: 4549: 4543: 4541: 4532: 4528: 4523:Wayback Machine 4512: 4511: 4507: 4501:Wayback Machine 4485: 4484: 4480: 4471: 4467: 4452: 4451: 4444: 4434: 4433: 4426: 4411: 4410: 4403: 4394: 4392: 4383: 4379: 4378: 4374: 4359: 4358: 4354: 4348:Wayback Machine 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Garden 2527: 2451: 2380: 2367: 2354: 2337:aerial cableway 2305: 2299:National Park. 2204: 2172: 2147: 2136: 2130: 2127: 2084: 2082: 2072: 2060: 2049: 2001:poverty indexes 1989: 1968: 1814: 1723:aerial cableway 1650: 1593: 1552: 1547: 1345: 1338: 1333: 1328: 1323: 1318: 1313: 1308: 1303: 1298: 1293: 1288: 1283: 1278: 1264: 1259: 1254: 1249: 1244: 1239: 1234: 1229: 1224: 1219: 1214: 1209: 1204: 1194: 1189: 1184: 1179: 1174: 1169: 1164: 1159: 1154: 1149: 1144: 1139: 1134: 1124: 1119: 1114: 1109: 1104: 1099: 1094: 1089: 1084: 1079: 1074: 1069: 1064: 1054: 1049: 1044: 1039: 1034: 1029: 1024: 1019: 1014: 1009: 1004: 999: 994: 984: 979: 974: 969: 964: 959: 954: 949: 944: 939: 934: 929: 924: 856:to accumulate. 821: 763:above sea level 741:two parts: the 679: 624: 538: 515:Trolebús Mérida 422: 322:October 9, 1558 281: 264: 262: 258: 255: 250: 247: 245: 243: 242: 236: 235: 234: 233: 232: 231: 230: 226: 205: 198: 194: 192: 189:Motto(s): 184: 178: 170: 169: 168: 167: 158: 157: 142: 124: 123: 122: 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