Why look here
Parque de la Alemán is a useful starting point. The neighborhood may suit you if you want a house you can adapt in stages and want to test whether the park and everyday shopping are a comfortable walk away.
Traditional Mérida
Miguel Alemán
A guide to buying and living in the area
What to check when you visit
Try a home, park and shopping loop. Inside, identify extensions that changed daylight or courtyard size and what could be restored without rebuilding the whole house.