Mérida Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Paseo de Montejo featuring night scenes and a monument
Montejo House showing a garden
Pyramid of the Magician which includes heritage architecture
Dzibilchaltun Ruins showing interior views and heritage elements
Casa Montes Molina Museum featuring heritage elements, interior views and a house

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Where to stay in Mérida

Merida Cathedral showing night scenes and heritage architecture

Mérida Centro

5/5(13 area reviews)

Mérida Centro is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Plaza Grande and Mérida Cathedral while you're in town.

Mérida Centro
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Chelem

If you're spending some time in Chelem, Chelem Park is a top sight worth visiting.

Chelem
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Chicxulub Puerto

Travellers like the beaches in Chicxulub Puerto, and Playa Uaymitun is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Chicxulub Puerto
Anthropology and History Museum showing heritage architecture

Zona Paseo Montejo

While visiting Zona Paseo Montejo, you might make a stop by sights like Paseo 60 and Paseo de Montejo.

Zona Paseo Montejo
Uxmal Archaeological Site which includes heritage elements as well as a couple

Uxmal

Historical sites, archaeological sites and restaurants are some highlights of Uxmal. Make a stop by Pyramid of the Magician or Uxmal Archaeological Site while you're exploring.

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Chuburna Puerto

You might consider checking out Chelem Park while you're exploring Chuburna Puerto and the larger Progreso area.

Chuburna Puerto
Fiesta Americana - Merida
Fiesta Americana - Merida
4 out of 5
Paseo Montejo No. 451, Esq. Av. Colon Col. Centro, Mérida, YUC
The price is AU$233 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$233
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"This hotel is a Merida landmark, sitting at the end of Paseo de Montejo and on the park Fiesta. It is convenient to major landmarks and is a meeting point for most day trip tours."

Reviewed on 4 Apr. 2025

Fiesta Americana - Merida
Reef Yucatan Hotel and Convention Center All Inclusive
Reef Yucatan Hotel and Convention Center All Inclusive
3 out of 5
Km. 35.6 Carretera Progreso-Telchac, Telchac Puerto, YUC
The price is AU$140 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$140
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Telchac Puerto. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (683 reviews)
"It was ok. Nice ocean views that what I book with you…. but needs a lot of attention like cleaning maintenance and the enter to the property is to bad a lot of holes to get in to the property. At least make a drive way. Food was ok. But coffee on a foam cup?? Really?? Drinks really bad."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Reef Yucatan Hotel and Convention Center All Inclusive
Courtyard by Marriott Merida Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Merida Downtown
4 out of 5
Av. Colon 504, Mérida, YUC
The price is AU$195 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (483 reviews)
"Comfortable accommodation, beautiful property and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Merida Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI
Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI
3 out of 5
Calle 20-A #284 Int. X 5-B y17, Col. Revolución, Mérida, YUC
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Mérida. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (486 reviews)
"Love, the hotel only complaint that I would have this last trip was a security guard was not a very friendly man. He would stare you down every time you would walk past him."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Extended Suites Merida Siglo XXI
La Joya casa de playa
La Joya casa de playa
3.5 out of 5
370 C. 15 Chelem, Progreso, Yuc.
Stay at this 3.5-star beach vacation home in Progreso. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Progreso Beach and Progreso ...
La Joya casa de playa
Villas Paraiso
Villas Paraiso
3 out of 5
Temozón Norte, Mérida, Yuc.
Stay at this 3-star villa in Mérida. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions La Isla Mérida Cabo Norte and Paseo de Montejo are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"EXCELENTE LUGAR, TRANQUILO, MUY BIEN EQUUIPADO PARA FAMILIAS,"

Reviewed on 8 Feb. 2025

Villas Paraiso
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mérida

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We can’t wait to come back to Mérida!! One day..

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very safe town also at night. Cleanliness of city is a standout. Friendly people. Always worth a visit and return!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

One of the most beautiful cities on earth, with a rich heritage of culture and historical architecture. Put this one on your bucket list.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Mérida is a beautiful city and hope to be back sometime soon

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