# Archaeological and cultural heritage projects in Mérida

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/archaeological-and-cultural-heritage-projects-in-mrida
> Updated: 2026-10-26T05:00:40.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In Mexico, the Mérida City Council has introduced the ‘Museo vivo’ (Living Museum) project for the Dzibilchaltún archaeological zone. Developed by architecture students from the Universidad Marista de Mérida, the initiative aims to promote community-based tourism and provide economic benefits to local families while preserving cultural heritage through sustainable design.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Mérida enhances archaeological and cultural heritage through new projects

Mérida is advancing several heritage projects, including archaeological excavations in Santa Eulalia square, a major Roman art exhibition, and guided historical tours of the municipal cemetery.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mrida-enhances-archaeological-and-cultural-heritage-through-new-projects

### 2026-10-17: Dzibilchaltún ‘Museo vivo’ project presented to boost community tourism

The Mérida City Council unveiled ‘Museo vivo’, an architectural project by Universidad Marista students designed to boost community tourism and economic growth in the Dzibilchaltún archaeological zone.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dzibilchaltn-museo-vivo-project-presented-to-boost-community-tourism

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