House of Montejo
Quick Facts
- Location
- Mexico, Merida
- Category
- Sightseeing
- Duration
- About 1 hour (incl. visit)
- Opening Hours
- Mon–Sat ~9:00–21:00 (reference).
- Ticket Price
- Museum often free (reference).
- Address
- Calle 63 507, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
- Coordinates
- 20.9675, -89.6233
Introduction
The House of Montejo stands on Mérida's central square, built in 1549 by the son of Francisco de Montejo, conqueror of Yucatán, among the best-preserved Spanish-colonial private houses in Mexico. Its façade is famous for relief carvings—the conqueror family's coat of arms flanked by subdued Indigenous figures, a complex footnote to colonial history. Maintained by a banking foundation as a small museum, its arcaded courtyard and period furnishings reveal 16th-century Yucatán elite life and power.
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FAQ
What are the opening hours of House of Montejo?
Mon–Sat ~9:00–21:00 (reference).
How much is the admission for House of Montejo?
Museum often free (reference).
Any practical tips for visiting House of Montejo?
Allow About 1 hour (incl. visit) for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening Mon–Sat ~9:00–21:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at House of Montejo?
A typical visit takes About 1 hour (incl. visit).
