José Peón Contreras Theatre
Teatro José Peón Contreras
A neoclassical theater completed in 1908, designed by an Italian architect. Its marble staircase and dome murals are exquisite, and it often hosts symphony concerts.
The Teatro José Peón Contreras is named after the Yucatecan poet José Peón Contreras. It was completed in 1908 and designed by an Italian architect in the neoclassical style. The marble staircase, horseshoe-shaped auditorium, and ceiling murals are all finely crafted. It is the home of the Yucatán Symphony Orchestra and also stages opera, dance, and theater. When there is no performance, you can visit the lobby. A café and visitor information desk are located in one corner of the theater. It is worth checking the program and buying tickets for a show, since prices are usually reasonable. It is on Calle 60, one block from the main square.
Opening hours
Depends on performances and opening times
Nearby sights
- Parque de Santa Lucía
- Government Palace of Yucatán
- Mérida Cathedral (San Ildefonso)
- Plaza Grande (Plaza de la Independencia)
- MACAY Contemporary Art Museum
- Casa de Montejo
- Lucas de Gálvez Market
- Palacio Cantón (Regional Museum of Anthropology)