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__**Merida**__ Merida is a beautiful city with a moderate temperature of about 40 degrees Celsius in the summer months. The festival of Merida is a popular attraction and takes place in the months of July and August and is definitely a fun filled activity. The Roman amphitheatre is a historic landmark that was built before the birth of Jesus Christ. It is still in use today, and plays are put on there during the festival. The temple of Diana is another historic attraction because the ruins of the temple are incorporated into a house that was built in the 17th Century. The National Museum of Roman art is a building filled with some of the best Roman art and statues. A popular food that is accustom to Merida is Tapas, which is a small snack or finger food that can easily be made out of a variety of different foods. This city is also know for their arepa which is made with a wheat base instead of a traditional corn base.

__**Guadalupe**__ Guadalupe is a tiny village with a shrine dedicated to Mary, which attracts many people every year. The shrine is in remembrance of when the Blessed Mother came to Juan Diego. Outside the shrine is filled with venders and small shops, which are very popular to tourists. However, the most popular attraction in Guadalupe is definitely the Monastery of Guadalupe, which has a famous statue, that is believed to have been carved by saint Luke. The Statue is housed in the Camarin Chapel, which was funded by Queen Isabella and has been famous ever since. The chapel that houses the statue is famous for the pieces of art that decorate it. The Chapel has a variety of art pieces from paintings to valuable artifacts that are worth seeing. If you are visiting in May then a truly fascinating festival to attend is the Bolibongkingking festival, which honors the blessed mother. The festival consists of dancing, singing, and merrymaking. It takes place every May 24th but on the eve of the festival a parade takes place on the river in remembrance. Guadalupe is known for its exotic meats, stews, cheeses, and honey. The weather of Guadalupe is described as hot summers and cold winters.







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