The people of La Mesa de los Indios believe strongly in their church.  Most will tell you that the church gives: "power & strength" to the pueblo.  The Iglesia de Santiago Apostle, Patrono de España (The Church of the Apostle Santiago, Patron of Spain) fronts on the Plaza Bólivar.  Three smaller churches: San Benito, TheVirgen del Carmen, and Santa Ana, serve as religious and family focal centers for those living in the area surrounding La Mesa. .

Another place religious, historical and architectural interest is the towns beautiful   cemetery where you can find many examples of Colonial architecture.

Principally, because of it's closeness to Mérida, and the university system, the townspeople  have a higher than average level of education. They are friendly and   readily offer visitors assistance or information about their pueblo.

Three old sugar mills are located in La Mesa de los Indios.  They grind cane and produce sugar using the machinery and methods of the past.   One of their products is Panela, a solid block (about the size of a small cigar box) of sugar, which is rich brown in color.   A cut off piece of Panela, when added to hot water, is used by Andinos as an alternative for coffee or tea. The three sugar mills are owned by: Sr. Rumaldo, Sr. Cheo Rivas and Señora Marcolina. They all recognize the importance of their mills to the towns growing tourism industry, and therefor offer a warm reception to visitors. If you scan the horizon around La Mesa, and see a stream of smoke, follow it, for that's a good indication that a mill is operating. Visit a mill  and you will see the operation of a sugermill-firsthand.   We're sure that you will be offered a sample, making this one of the sweetest tours you will ever enjoy.