Mercado Municipal Lucas de Gálvez

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Market stall stacked with bagged spices and chillies, with shoppers and vendors in a busy covered hall.

Mérida’s main market is an ever-evolving mass of commerce, with stalls selling everything from panuchos (fried tortillas stuffed with beans and topped with meat and veggies) to ceviche. The chaotic surrounding streets are all part of the large market district.

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