Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, Mérida

Name: Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán
Address: Mérida, Mexico

#28 among attractions in Mérida

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The Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, or UADY, is an autonomous public university in the state of Yucatán, Mexico, with its central campuses located in the state capital of Mérida. It is the largest tertiary educational institution in the state, offering some 41 different courses at the undergraduate or Bachelor's degree level, and 26 postgraduate Master's degrees. The institution was established in 1922 by then governor Felipe Carrillo Puerto as the Universidad Nacional del Sureste, but its lineage may be traced back to a Spanish Empire royal decree promulgated in 1611, that allowed for the creation of the Colegio de San Francisco Javier in Mérida. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 20°58'11"N, 89°37'22"W

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Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paseo de Montejo, St. Ildephonsus Cathedral, Museo de la Canción Yucateca, Museo de la Ciudad.

0.9 miN
Park
Paseo de Montejo, Mérida
24 min walk • Paseo de Montejo is the most prominent avenue in Mérida, the capital city of Yucatán, Mexico. This grand boulevard, inspired by the Champs-Élysées in Paris, is a living testament to Mérida's past as a hub of henequen (sisal fiber) production, which brought immense...
~770 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Historical place
St. Ildephonsus Cathedral, Mérida
4 min walk • St. Ildephonsus Cathedral, a historical landmark and place of worship, stands at the heart of Mérida, the vibrant capital city of the Mexican state of Yucatán. This magnificent church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, is not only a spiritual center for the Catholic...
0.5 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museo de la Canción Yucateca, Mérida
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mérida, the vibrant capital of Yucatán, Mexico, lies the Museo de la Canción Yucateca, a tribute to the rich musical heritage of the region. This museum, dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Yucatecan song, offers visitors a...
~1900 ftS
Museum, Art gallery
Museo de la Ciudad, Mérida
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Mérida, the vibrant capital of the Mexican state of Yucatán, the Museo de la Ciudad (City Museum) offers a rich tapestry of the city's history, culture, and evolution. This cultural hub, housed in a beautifully restored building that dates...
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum
Museo Regional de Antropología, Mérida
16 min walk • The Cantón Palace in the city of Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, is a Porfirian building that was the residence of the Cantón Rosado family, built in the first decade of the 20th century and currently houses the Regional Museum of Anthropology of Yucatán.
~1330 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Casa de los Montejo, Mérida
7 min walk • The Montejo House is a building constructed between 1542 and 1549 by the conquerors of the Yucatán Peninsula, the Montejos - Francisco de Montejo, the adelantado, his son "el mozo" and Francisco de Montejo, nephew of the adelantado - to be used as...
0.6 miSW
Temple
Mérida Mexico Temple, Mérida
16 min walk • The Mérida Mexico Temple is the 92nd operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
0.8 miNE
20°58'37"N • 89°36'46"W
Museo de los Ferrocarriles de Yucatán, Mérida
22 min walk • Museum
~1300 ftSW
20°57'59"N • 89°37'29"W
Plaza Diamante Mérida, Mérida
7 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~920 ftS
20°58'2"N • 89°37'21"W
Catedral de San Ildefonso, Mérida
5 min walk • Church

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán?

Nearby attractions include St. Ildephonsus Cathedral, Mérida (4 min walk), Catedral de San Ildefonso, Mérida (5 min walk), Casa de los Montejo, Mérida (7 min walk), Museo de la Ciudad, Mérida (10 min walk).

How to get to Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán by public transport?

The nearest stations to Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán:

Bus

la central (5 min walk)
Combis Altabrisa (7 min walk)

Train

Ex-Estacion de Ferrocarril (15 min walk)
Ferrocarril del Istmo de Tehuantepec, S.A. de C.V. (24 min walk)