Merida
Yucatán's largest city
Merida is a city name appearing in multiple Spanish-speaking regions, most notably the capital of Mexico's Yucatán state and a city in western Venezuela.
The Mexican Merida, founded in 1542, is known for its colonial architecture and proximity to Mayan archaeological sites.
The name also belongs to the spirited Scottish princess protagonist in Pixar's animated film *Brave* (2012), which popularized it as a given name for girls.
Ancient Mesoamerican people
- colonialOf occupied territories
- SpanishLanguage of Iberia
- conquistadorSpanish colonial soldier-explorer
- cathedralBishop's principal church
hacienda · indigenous · ancestry · tradition · folklore · artifacts · preservation · archaeology
Mexican state and peninsula
- colonialOf occupied territories
- cathedralBishop's principal church
- plazaPublic open square
- cenoteLimestone sinkhole revealing groundwater
hacienda · paseo · limestone · Maya · archaeological · cantina · guayabera · mestizo
Limestone sinkhole revealing groundwater
- haciendaSpanish-speaking country estate
- cathedralBishop's principal church
- ruinsDecayed structural remains
- guidebookReference for travelers
sightseeing · excursions · hotels · resorts · attractions · cuisine · souvenirs · festivals
Digital animation studio
- archerOne who shoots arrows
- princessMonarch's daughter or heir
- ScotlandNorthern British nation
- HighlandsNamed elevated regions
redhead · curls · bowshot · tartan · kilt · castle · Elinor · triplets
Fortitude facing danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- determinationFirmness of purpose
independence · rebellious · spirited · headstrong · fierce · willful · defiant · daring
Banked oval cycling arena
- trackPath or monitored route
- cyclistOne who pedals
- raceCompetition of speed
- sprocketToothed wheel for chains
pedals · professional · training · championship · competition · team · sponsor · endurance
Maya
Ancient Mesoamerican people
- colonialOf occupied territories
- SpanishLanguage of Iberia
- conquistadorSpanish colonial soldier-explorer
cathedral · hacienda · indigenous · ancestry · tradition · folklore · artifacts · preservation · archaeology · cenote
Yucatán
Mexican state and peninsula
cenote · hacienda · paseo · limestone · Maya · archaeological · cantina · guayabera · mestizo · tropical
cenote
Limestone sinkhole revealing groundwater
- haciendaSpanish-speaking country estate
- cathedralBishop's principal church
- ruinsDecayed structural remains
guidebook · sightseeing · excursions · hotels · resorts · attractions · cuisine · souvenirs · festivals · visitors
Pixar
Digital animation studio
Highlands · redhead · curls · bowshot · tartan · kilt · castle · Elinor · triplets · wisp
courage
Fortitude facing danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
determination · independence · rebellious · spirited · headstrong · fierce · willful · defiant · daring · archery
velodrome
Banked oval cycling arena
sprocket · pedals · professional · training · championship · competition · team · sponsor · endurance · stadium
MeridaCancun
Mexican Caribbean resort city
Cancún · Cozumel · Tulum · Riviera Maya · Cabo San Lucas
MeridaAurora
Name from Latin dawn
Snow White · Sleeping Beauty · Cinderella · damsel in distress · Ariel