The Calesas, an old Merida tradition

The calesas o calandrias are vehicles of animal traction, they were used as work instrument and as a way of transport, today, they are a used in many countries to transport tourists.

In Mérida the calesa presence, popular known as "coche de caballo" (horse car), is an important part of the urban image and landscape of a very traditional city.

The calesas can be seen in postcards, pictures and photographs, next to a elegant yucatecan "mestiza" wearing the beautiful "terno".

The tourist like to try this singular way of transport because is attractive and offers a nice ride across some main streets of the city.

In Mérida is very often to see a happy tourists and heard them talking in diferent languages, as long as they travel in a calesa by the "paseo de Montejo" while the driver kindly is telling them about the beautiful antique houses from ancient times that are able to capture de tourists awesome expressions.

A ride in calesa is without a doubt one of the many attractions of the wonderful and unique city of Mérida.

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