There are plenty of reasons to live in Merida, a tranquil and peaceful city distinguished for providing a high quality of life and its proximity to internationally recognized archaeological sites, such as the highly visited pyramids of Chichen Itza.
Merida's great value was acknowledged in 2019 by UNESCO when it was included in the Creative Cities Network under the gastronomy category. Recently, it has also been incorporated into the Global Network of Learning Cities, a recognition that undoubtedly provides yet another reason to live in this innovative city in the southeast of Mexico.
The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities consists of 356 cities*. It aims to promote inclusive learning across all educational levels, workplace learning, the use of modern learning technologies, and the fostering of a culture of lifelong learning.
With 10 years of existence, this network announced on February 14th, 2024, the cities that passed the evaluation process to join the action plan for education, a process in which Merida demonstrated having the necessary characteristics for its admission
Merida, along with 63 other cities from 35 countries, has been recognized for its outstanding efforts in promoting lifelong learning, thus joining 12 other Mexican cities renowned for their commitment to education and sustainable development.
With its recent inclusion, the capital of Yucatan will focus on three important pillars: equity and inclusion, decent work and entrepreneurship, and environmental sustainability. In this way, it will exchange learning policies and practices with other cities and develop knowledge and solutions in key areas for sustainable development.
Live in Merida, a Learning City committed to its citizens and concerned about the environment; a city that ensures a high educational standard through institutions such as the Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan and the Universidad Anahuac Mayab.
Invest in Merida and live in Campo Magno, a residential area near the Merida-Progreso highway and the best educational institutions in Yucatan. The development features an an events hall, children's playground garden, gym, pet park, paddle tennis courts, and more.
Find your fulfilling, peaceful, and harmonious life at Campo Magno, the ideal residential area to live in the calmest and most peaceful Learning City in the country.
*Source: UNESCO
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