Best Bookstores and Libraries in Merida
Summary: Interested in finding the best bookstores and libraries in Merida? Here is a great list to get you started exploring the world of books and more in Merida.
Gandhi Mérida
Gandhi is a well-known bookstore chain in Mexico, offering a wide selection of books in Spanish and other languages, as well as music, movies, and stationery.
Website: www.gandhi.com.mx
Address: Calle 60 456, Zona Paseo Montejo, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
Librería Dante
Librería Dante is a local bookstore chain with a comprehensive selection of books, particularly strong in literature and educational materials, and often hosts cultural events.
Website: www.libreriadante.com.mx
Address: Calle 7 #451D, García Ginerés, 97070 Mérida, Yuc.
El Palacio de Hierro Mérida
While primarily a luxury department store, El Palacio de Hierro also features a section with a curated selection of books, including bestsellers and high-quality editions.
Address: Calle 60 299, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
Amate Books
Amate Books is a bookstore that specializes in books about the Yucatan, Maya culture, and travel, offering titles in both Spanish and English.
Address: Calle 60 453, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
La Isla Mérida
La Isla is a bookstore that offers a variety of books in different genres, including literature, science, and children's books, as well as hosting cultural events.
Address: Calle 24 196, Alcalá Martín, 97050 Mérida, Yuc.
Biblioteca Pública Estatal "Manuel Cepeda Peraza"
The State Public Library "Manuel Cepeda Peraza" is a major public library in Mérida, offering a vast collection of books, periodicals, and digital resources for research and leisure reading.
Address: Calle 55 515, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
Biblioteca Yucatanense
Biblioteca Yucatanense is a historic library with a focus on the history and culture of Yucatán, housing a significant collection of regional documents and literature.
Address: Calle 57 474, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
Biblioteca "Juan García Ponce"
The "Juan García Ponce" Library is part of the cultural complex La Cúpula and offers a selection of contemporary literature and art books, with a focus on promoting local culture.
Address: Calle 54 407, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc.
Biblioteca Virtual del Estado de Yucatán
This virtual library provides digital access to a wide range of educational and cultural resources, including e-books and databases, for the residents of Yucatán.
Address: Online resource, no physical address.
Biblioteca "Miguel de Cervantes"
The "Miguel de Cervantes" Library is a public library offering a variety of books and reading materials, as well as computer access and community workshops.
Address: Calle 22 200B, Itzimná, 97100 Mérida, Yuc.
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