Like Chuburná, Cholul was once a comisaría with its own local government and ejido land. When henequén production declined, the land became its only valuable asset. With no other industries to sustain them, residents began selling their land in the 1990s to wealthy Meridanos, sparking a wave of development.
Today, Cholul still retains its small, peaceful pueblo charm, centered around a large town square with an old church. The area is uniquely diverse, home to some of Mérida’s richest families, as well as some of its poorest, with a sprinkle of foreign residents adding to the mix.
Cholul is widely regarded as a desirable place to live, offering a tranquil atmosphere with easy access to all the conveniences of Mérida.
